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EAFRD: SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS

EAFRD: SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS. Mara Lai ENRD CP, Birštonas , November 15th, 2013. Objectives. Improving youth’s involvement in designing and implementing the RD policy. Implementation of the RDPs in support to young people: what worked well and less well.

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EAFRD: SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS

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  1. EAFRD: SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS Mara Lai ENRD CP, Birštonas, November 15th, 2013

  2. Objectives Improving youth’s involvement in designing and implementing the RD policy Implementation of the RDPs in support to young people: what worked well and less well To better address and value young people’s needs Better use of young people’s potential in rural areas Highlight the importance of the RD policy in support to youth in rural areas

  3. ACTIVITIES 2nd PHASE Jul – Dec 2013 • Collecting background information at national level (14 MS) • In-depth analysis of six RDPs: • Collection of case studies – 42 from 15 MS and Norway

  4. Overview of the data collected -Background Information on MS

  5. Rural Youth in the RDPs- RDP Measures- • Examples: • Axis 1 on the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sector: • Setting up young farmers (112) • Vocational training (111) • Modernisation of agricultural holdings (121) • Early retirement (113) • Adding value to agricultural and forestry products (123) • Axis 3 on the quality of life and diversification • Diversification into non-agricultural activities (311) • Business creation (312) • Tourism activities (313) • Basic services for the economy … (321) • Village renewal (322) • Conservation and upgrading of rural heritage (323)

  6. Youth projects in rural areas: role of LAGs • Promote rural life and rural areas to young people • Implement activities for children and youth • Entrepreneurship, vocational skills and young farmers • Promote the involvement of youth in local decision-making • Encouraging Youth ownership in RD

  7. Targeting Youth: Umbrella projects in Sweden Sufficient financial resources Resources allocated for networking Full-time youth coach KEYS TO SUCCESS Cooperation and exchange between LAGs Involvement of local communities Communication of results to the general public

  8. Targeting Youth: LAG Northumberland Uplands in UK (1)

  9. Targeting Youth: LAG Northumberland Uplands in UK (2) Main difficulties • Complex administrative procedure • Lack of flexibility from the MA • Quality of projects implemented vs quantity and budget • Involving young people as project promoters Some lessons learnt • Long term commitment to involve young people • Targeted assistance to project delivery • Improving networking with young people • Involving youth in the preparation of the LDS

  10. Combining different funds: Giovanisì in Tuscany (IT) • Promoted by the Presidency of Tuscany region – 2010-2013 • Main aim: invest in the future independence, entrepreneurship and leadership of young people M112; M121; M311 • Six main areas of activities: • • Internships • • Housing • • Volunteer Civilian Service • • Employment • • Entrepreneurship • • Education and Training

  11. Combining different funds: Giovanisì in Tuscany (IT) • Initial results: • Training: • 55% of participants found a job after 6 months • 60% after 12 months • Interniship • 83% of participants found a job after 6 months

  12. Preliminary Outcomes Constraints Suggestions for improvement

  13. Where to find information in the ENRD website? Youth and Young farmers gateway: http://enrd.ec.europa.eu/themes/youth-and-young-farmers-gateway/en/youth-and-young-farmers-gateway_en.cfm

  14. Sources of funding for Youth • EU Youth strategy • Youth in action • Lifelong learning programme • Comenius for schools • Erasmus for higher education • Leonardo da Vinci for training • PROGRESS programme

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