The badge is awarded for participation in the Erasmus+ international Blended Intensive Programme “Taxation of International Business”, which took place from 7–11 November 2024 in Riga, Latvia. During the programme, students attended lectures, conducted case studies, and participated in practical workshops on international taxation and VAT. BIP participants visited the Ministry of Finance, the State Revenue Service, and the excise tax warehouse AS “Aldaris”, and took part in discussions on the impact of the geopolitical situation on the economic and social environment in the region. The programme enabled students to work in international teams, strengthen analytical competences, and deepen their understanding of international business taxation. Competences acquired:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Financial and economic literacy
- Internationality and interculturality
- Communication
- Scientific literacy
- Initiative and accountability
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Time management
The main organiser of the programme was Riga Technical University, with partner institutions VILNIUS TECH, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, FH Münster University of Applied Sciences, and Kaunas University of Technology.