Klaipėda District Municipality was one of the first in Lithuania to begin applying the principles of strategic planning in its activity. The municipality approved a mid-term (8-year) strategic plan for the development of the district back in 2004. This plan was updated in 2011 to reach towards the year 2020. This plan presents the vision for the development of the district and development directs that are detailed as specific goals.

As it implements the Municipal Development Plan for 2020, the administration of the Klaipėda District Municipality prepares three-year strategic action plans that detail planned measures, funds, responsible individuals and expected outcomes.

Based on this vision, the Klaipėda District Development Plan for 2020 establishes

3 areas of strategic development:

I. The development of an educated, cultured, healthy and advanced society

II. The development of a favourable environment for business, tourism and agriculture

III. The sustainable development of the district’s territories and infrastructure

The vision for the development of Klaipėda District for 2020:

Klaipėda District is a balanced region in Western Lithuania, where economic gain does not overshadow the areas of social affairs, environmental protection and culture.

Contact: Mindaugas Šatkus, Senior Specialist at the Strategic Planning and Investment Department. Tel.: +370 46452062, email: [email protected]