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

hardi.murula@maidla.ee

João Paulo de Almeida Mendonça

joao@maidla.ee