NGO Viru Region Co-Operation CouncilLEADER Local Action Group
Hardi Murula
João Paulo de Almeida Mendonça
General information:
• 6 munitcipalites
• 40 active members
• area 828,3 km2
• 7 670 inhabitants
• 7 board members
www.viko.ee
Vision:
Active people who value a pure physical and social environment and local traditions living in the heart of Virumaa are constantly improving the quality of life in the region with their activities.
Strategy:• LAG strategy has been composed 2006-2007
• validated by general assembly in Mai 2007
• Priority traget groups are young people, rural NGOs and micro-enterprises
• Mesures were: Investments, “Young people back to area” and improve competence
• 2008-2010 total 3 calls and 31 different projects has been supported
Strategy:
• Changed in 2010
• Priority is tourism/rural tourism
• Mesures: Tourist infrastructure, tourist attractions, development of micro enterprises and “Active young peple”
Activities:
• Co-operation with neighbour LAGs
• “Year of limestone”, “Taste of North-East Estonia” etc.
• international co-operation with Hungary, Finland and Portugal
Country with Young people’s eye
• What can LAG do for young people?
• Can we attract young people?
• Can we compete with cities?
Country with Young people’s eye
• How can we use social networks as a tool of development for rural areas?
Thank you for your attention!
Stay young!
Hardi Murula
João Paulo de Almeida Mendonça