Tbilisi, 5 th March 2015 The LEADER Approach. Practical information and implementation The Leader...

Tbilisi, 5th March 2015

The LEADER Approach.Practical information and

implementation

The Leader method - transferring V4 experiences to Georgia (No. 21370057)

Instituteof UrbanDevelopment

Magdalena Dej, Ph.D.Łukasz Sykała, M.Sc.

Introduction

Capacity building

Bringing together local

actors

Territory analysis

Identifying existing

activities

Creation ofa partnership

Preparation of development

strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

The LEADER Approach as a part of the Rural Development Programmes (RDP)

Rural Development Programmes (88)European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

AXIS 3 - Quality of life in rural areas and diversification of the

rural economyAXIS 4 - LEADER

AXIS 1 - Improving the competitiveness of the

agricultural and forestry sector

AXIS 2 - Improving the environment and the

countryside

Implementing the LEADER Approachat the local level

Capacity building1

Bringing together local actors2

Territory analysis3

Identifying existing activities / initiatives4

Creation of a partnership5

Preparation of a local development strategy6

Source: The Leader Approach. A basic guide, 2006, European Communities.

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing the LEADER ApproachStep 1. Capacity building

Acquiring knowledge and experience

ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITYKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing the LEADER ApproachStep 2. Bringing together local actors

Members of the Local Action Groups

ECONOMIC SECTOR SOCIAL SECTORPUBLIC SECTOR

small enterprises,local producers

local associations,natural persons

local authorities,cultural institutions

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing the LEADER ApproachStep 3. Territory analysis

Analysis of local resources(strengths and weaknesses of the area)

CULTURAL RESOURCES(cultural heritage, local traditions and customs)

HUMAN RESOURCES(human capital, social activity

of inhabitants)

NATURAL RESOURCES(natural and landscape values,

protected areas)

ECONOMIC RESOURCES(economic activity, agriculture

and entrepreneurship)

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing the LEADER ApproachStep 3. Territory analysis

Area of the Local Action Groups(area covered by the local development strategy)

common traditions and identity

common development needs

homogeneous and cohesive

between 10000 and 150000 inhabitants

no predefined boundaries

small size (villages and small towns)

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing the LEADER ApproachStep 4. Identifying existing activities / initiatives

Analysis of projects in rural areas

TARGET GROUPS(farmers, entrepreneurs, social organizations, local authorities)

SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION(areas with the largest and

smallest scale of aid)

IMPLEMENTING ENTITIES(foreign and national entities,

regional and local actors)

THEMATIC SCOPE (development of infrastructure,

workshops and training)

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing the LEADER ApproachStep 5. Creation of a partnership

Authorities of the Local Action Groups

COUNCIL OF LAG AUDIT COMMITTEEMANAGEMENT BOARD OF LAG

selection of projects for funding

internal control of LAG activity

representingthe LAG

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing the LEADER ApproachStep 5. Creation of a partnership

Main tasks of Local Action Groups

Implementation of cooperation projects with

other partnerships

Organization of training for local leaders, promotion of the

LAG area, etc.

Preparation of local development strategy

Selection of projects for funding

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing the LEADER ApproachStep 6. Preparation of a local development strategy

Diagnosis of the socio-economic situation(analysis of local potentials and resources)

Objectives and priorities of local development

Improving the quality of life of the inhabitants

Protection and conservation of cultural heritage

Enterprise development and diversification of the economy

Tourism development

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing of Local Development Strategies(case study of Poland)

CENTRAL LEVEL

REGIONAL LEVEL

LOCAL LEVEL

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development(management of the Rural Development Programme)

Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture(making payments to the beneficiaries of projects)

Marshal Offices(selection of Local Action Groups for funding,

overseeing the functioning of Local Action Groups)

Local Action Groups(preparation of a strategy, selection of projects for funding)

Beneficaries of projects(implementation of projects)

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)

Renewal and development of public spaces

Source: http://www.nasliwkowymszlaku.pl

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Construction and modernization of cultural infrastructure

Source: http://www.wielickawies.pl

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Construction and modernization of sports infrastructure


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Construction of recreational infrastructure


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Development of tourism infrastructure


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Protection and conservation of local cultural heritage


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Construction of playgrounds for children


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Purchase of machines and equipment for local enterprises


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Purchase of equipment for cultural institutions


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Installation of information boards


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Organization of cultural events


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Organization of art workshops


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Purchase of clothes and equipment for folk artists


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion


Development of promotional and information materials


Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Implementing the LEADER ApproachQuestions

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

1. Spatial diversification of social activity in the country. Causes of divergence: space, social conditions or demography.

2. Diversification of an entrepreneurship level.

3. Public sector in Georgia – an active or passive partner? Relations and cooperation with other sectors.

4. A self-government reform. Factual and forecasted impact on development.

Implementing the LEADER ApproachQuestions

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

5. Success versus local leaders. The role of active community.

6. Potential of sectors to involve in Local Action Group. Where to seek a leading sector?

7. Is the bottom-up cooperation between territorial entities present in Georgia?

8. LEADER area-based approach in Georgia. Is there a necessity to modify it in terms of the number of inhabitants, settlement

patterns and population density in rural areas?

Implementing the LEADER ApproachProposal 1: Georgian LEADER I

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

ORGANISATIONLEADER-type cooperation within Municipality delegated

powers, following the cooperation principle.

FINANCING State target transfer. Grants.

ENTITIES„Municipalities network” (initiating power), NGO,

natural persons, entrepreneurs.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Adopting of the modified LEADER approach and „Municipalities Common Strategy” as pre-conditions

to apply for the funds.

Implementing the LEADER ApproachProposal 2: Georgian LEADER II

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

ORGANISATIONLEADER-type cooperation within Municipality own

powers.

FINANCINGMunicipal budget. Creation of “village/settlement” fund

(a share of municipal budget designated to fulfil Local Action Group’s initiatives). State equalization transfer.

ENTITIESNon-productive (non-profit) legal entity serving as Local

Action Group: Municipality, Village Trustee, NGO, natural persons, entrepreneurs.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Adopting of the hybrid LEADER mechanism and Local Development Strategy as pre-conditions


Implementing the LEADER ApproachProposal 3: ODA LEADER

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

ORGANISATIONLEADER-type cooperation under the aims of Official

Development Aid.

FINANCING Official Development Aid funds.


Action Group: Municipality, Village Trustee, NGO, natural persons, entrepreneurs.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Adopting of the hybrid LEADER mechanism and Local Development Strategy as pre-conditions


Implementing the LEADER ApproachProposal 4: EU LEADER

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

ORGANISATION Bottom-up LEADER-type cooperation.

FINANCING EU funds.


Action Group with full presence of each of the three sectors.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Adopting of the full LEADER mechanism in order to develop frames for future EU pre-accession funds.

Implementing the LEADER ApproachDiscussion

Introduction

Capacity building


actors

Territory analysis


activities



strategy

LEADER in Poland

Discussion

Are the above-mentioned proposals possible to implement?

1. What should the financing be and in what way should it be distributed?

2. At which level should the LEADER-type cooperation be supported – European, national, regional or local? The role of the

regional level (regions/Unions of Municipalities).

3. The Official Development Aid way of support – a time for a change?

If not:

Tbilisi, 5th March 2015

The LEADER Approach.Practical information and

implementation

The Leader method - transferring V4 experiences to Georgia (No. 21370057)

Instituteof UrbanDevelopment

Magdalena Dej, Ph.D.Łukasz Sykała, M.Sc.

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