Pollermann, Kim and Raue, Petra and Schnaut, Gitta (2013): Rural Development experiences in Germany: opportunities and obstacles in fostering smart places through LEADER. Studies in Agricultural Economics, 115 (2). pp. 111-117. ISSN 2063 0476
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Abstract
To discuss the impact of LEADER on improving ‘smart places’, the findings of the evaluation of Rural Development Programmes in Germany are presented. A survey of Local Action Group (LAG) members shows positive results about the quality of cooperation and communication within the LAG. Although there are obstacles for innovation, LEADER shows what is already possible in very different fields such as youth projects for qualifications, concepts for sustainable use of energy or innovative ways to organise social infrastructure. Relevant obstacles are bureaucratic restrictions. To use the opportunities, it is advisable not to set narrow limits for the size of the regions; the regions should decide on this themselves. Also, for the selection of projects no narrow administrative restrictions should apply to the kinds of projects that are eligible. To benefit from the original strengths of the LEADER approach, greater freedom for locally managed actions would be required.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | rural development, innovation, LEADER, funding, networking, smart |
| Subjects: | Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics – Environmental and Ecological Economics Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics – Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q00 - General |
| Depositing User: | István Ady |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Feb 2018 17:05 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Feb 2018 17:05 |
| URI: | http://repo.aki.gov.hu/id/eprint/2177 |
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