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Community development strategy for Mesarya area through LEADER approach

Community development strategy for Mesarya area through LEADER approach. Roland HAMEL – ASP France Yenierenkoy on 5 th June 2013. Presentation. The LEADER approach in the northern part of Cyprus Partnership as key principle of the LEADER approach.

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Community development strategy for Mesarya area through LEADER approach

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  1. Community development strategy for Mesarya area through LEADERapproach Roland HAMEL – ASP France Yenierenkoy on 5th June 2013

  2. Presentation • The LEADER approach in the northern part of Cyprus • Partnership as key principle of the LEADER approach

  3. The LEADER approach in the northern part of Cyprus

  4. Trilogy of sustainable development General principles LOCAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY -Bottom up approach - Multisectoral and integrated A RURAL AREA -Homogeneous from geographic and socio/economic point of view -With sufficient human resources to set up a LDS PARTNERSHIP -Mayors -Muhtars -NGOs -Representative of privatesector -Representative of central bodies

  5. Leader LAGs – the state of play 5

  6. The LEADER approach in the northern part of Cyprus • Integral part of the TCc rural development policy translated within a RD Plan • A strategic inter-sectoral document covering TCc rural areas, prepared with active involvement of TCc experts/stakeholders • Objective of the RDP mirror the EU Rural Development Regulation (1698/2005). • Approved by TCc’s decision makers in 11/2008.

  7. The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus Implemented through Call for Proposals Axis 4 LEADER : Strengthening the local governance Axis 1 Improving the Agri-market efficiency by targeting EU standards Comprehensive aproach based on strategic analysis, strategy and priorities TCc Rural Development Plan 2008-2013 • General overview of the TCc RDP Axis 3 Improving the living conditions in rural areas Axis 2 Conservation and enhancing the natural heritage

  8. The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus The overall objective of the axis 4 in N-Cyprus • To strengthen the partnership among the local actors in order to enable them to setting up Local Development Strategies making reference to LEADER principles

  9. The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus Specific objectives of the axis 4 in N-Cyprus 4.1-Skills acquisition and animation with a view to preparing and implementing a local development strategy 4.2-Setting up Local Development Strategies and priority projects

  10. The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus Implementation process of the LEADER approach in North Cyprus • Identification of Pilot rural areas • Strengthening a partnership dialogue with the local stakeholders ; • Designing Local Development Strategies based on two principles: • Bottom up approach; • Multi-sectorial and integrated approaches.

  11. The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus Retour

  12. The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus 4.1-Skills acquisition & animation with a view to preparing & implementing a LDS 06/2008 10/2009 04/2010 July 2011 July 2012 03/2011 RDP drafting process LDS drafting process Data collection/SWOT meeting Sectorial meeting Rural profile meeting Strategic Workshops Study Tours in Belgium and Sardinia

  13. The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus Designing Local Development Strategies based on two principles and key steps: • Local Development Strategies process: • Data collection phase • SWOT analysis through an interactive approach • Outlining the Local Development Strategies by identifying the development priorities

  14. The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus Results expected using LEADER for TCc: • Increased planning capacities of local stakeholders • Enhanced cooperation among municipalities & stakeholders • Increased visibility of the TCc pilot area • Awareness of benefits of LDS in north Cyprus • Preparation of the TCc stakeholders for CfP

  15. Partnership as key principle of the LEADER approach

  16. Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach From a partnership focus on programme towards a partnership focus on project • In strengthening a partnership gathering local stakeholders, LEADER promotes a bottom-up approach • In fostering partnerships between local government and civil society (NGOs, individuals and entrepreneurs in particular) LEADER promotes innovative project.

  17. Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach Advantage of the partnership • Share – Sharing of ideas, information, knowledge, expertise, human, financial and material resources • Animation - Collaboration rather concurrence among village and municipalities, allowing to improve positioning of the partners vis-à-vis of the central authorities, increasing visibility of the area and its commercial potential • Profitability - Reduction of certain costs such as overhead and maintenance cost, expertise, dissemination of information, promotion. • Enrichment - Enrichment of content, knowledge and experience.

  18. Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach Advantage of the partnership • Ownership - Increased ownership of the project by individuals and organizations (associations, NGOs) in the community who are more involved as users, service providers and content producers and broadcasters. • Networking - Networking of organizations and individuals to collect and share information, knowledge, experience and expertise, and / or common goals. Branding • Improving the image of the area, bringing greater credibility and visibility when the local stakeholders are associated • Learning – Best opportunities to propose customized vocational training programme

  19. Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach Keys of a successful partnership • Common vision • Real involvement of each partner • Sharing advantages and profit • Sharing knowledge, expertise and skills • Trusting environment among stakeholders through a partnership contract • Organization and management capacity (networking activity) • Sustainability plan which will ensure continuity once the project is completed

  20. Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach Keys of a successful partnership • A technical skilled staff in charge project implementation able to : • Facilitate the development process • Inform, train and advise the stakeholders • Organise the consultation with the stakeholders • Identify actors to be associated and embedded in the project

  21. Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach The partnership is a source of innovation Interest Mobilisation capacity Point of view Associate Expertise Sensitivities Different parners allows Enhance view of the territories Sustainibility of actions New association of ideas Effective implementation Mature projects

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