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        • Unified Data Sharing Platform for Public Sector and Economic Data Sharing at the National and European Data Space Level, including the implementation of solutions for data depersonalization, as well as for user-managed and controlled data sharing
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        • Adaptation of ASAC "Liepna" for long-term operation
      • The EEA and Norway Grants for 2014 -2020
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        • Modernization of Personal Data Services
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        • Addressing urgent accommodation and humanitarian needs resulting from an increased number of asylum seekers in Latvia
        • Support measures for persons in need of international protection, reception and accommodation in Latvia (Phase 2)
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        • Support measures for reception and accommodation of persons in need of international protection in Latvia (1st phase)
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        • Enhancement and Development of Naturalization Support Information System and Related Processes
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