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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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Implementing the LEADER ApproachStep 1. Capacity building
Acquiring knowledge and experience
ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITYKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Construction and modernization of cultural infrastructure
Source: http://www.wielickawies.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Construction and modernization of sports infrastructure
Source: http://www.wielickawies.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Construction of recreational infrastructure
Source: http://www.nasliwkowymszlaku.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Development of tourism infrastructure
Source: http://www.nasliwkowymszlaku.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Protection and conservation of local cultural heritage
Source: http://www.nasliwkowymszlaku.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Construction of playgrounds for children
Source: http://www.wielickawies.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Purchase of machines and equipment for local enterprises
Source: http://www.nasliwkowymszlaku.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Purchase of equipment for cultural institutions
Source: http://www.wielickawies.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Installation of information boards
Source: http://www.wielickawies.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Organization of cultural events
Source: http://www.wielickawies.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Organization of art workshops
Source: http://www.wielickawies.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Purchase of clothes and equipment for folk artists
Source: http://www.wielickawies.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Local Development Strategies(examples of implemented projects)
Development of promotional and information materials
Source: http://www.nasliwkowymszlaku.pl
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
Implementing the LEADER ApproachQuestions
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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
to apply for the funds.
Implementing the LEADER ApproachProposal 3: ODA LEADER
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
ORGANISATIONLEADER-type cooperation under the aims of Official
Development Aid.
FINANCING Official Development Aid funds.
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
to apply for the funds.
Implementing the LEADER ApproachProposal 4: EU LEADER
Introduction
Capacity building
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
strategy
LEADER in Poland
Discussion
ORGANISATION Bottom-up LEADER-type cooperation.
FINANCING EU funds.
ENTITIESNon-productive (non-profit) legal entity serving as Local
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
Bringing together local
actors
Territory analysis
Identifying existing
activities
Creation ofa partnership
Preparation of development
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: