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NGO Viru Region Co-Operation Council LEADER Local Action Group

The Viru Region Co-Operation Council (Viko) is a local action group dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Virumaa region. With a focus on young people, rural NGOs, and micro-enterprises, Viko implements strategies to develop tourism, support local initiatives, and promote active participation.

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NGO Viru Region Co-Operation Council LEADER Local Action Group

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  1. NGO Viru Region Co-Operation CouncilLEADER Local Action Group Hardi Murula João Paulo de Almeida Mendonça

  2. General information: • 6 munitcipalites • 40 active members • area 828,3 km2 • 7 670 inhabitants • 7 board members • www.viko.ee

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. Strategy: • Changed in 2010 • Priority is tourism/rural tourism • Mesures: Tourist infrastructure, tourist attractions, development of micro enterprises and “Active young peple”

  6. Activities: • Co-operation with neighbour LAGs • “Year of limestone”, “Taste of North-East Estonia” etc. • international co-operation with Hungary, Finland and Portugal

  7. Country with Young people’s eye • What can LAG do for young people? • Can we attract young people? • Can we compete with cities?

  8. Country with Young people’s eye • How can we use social networks as a tool of development for rural areas?

  9. Thank you for your attention! Stay young! Hardi Murula hardi.murula@maidla.ee João Paulo de Almeida Mendonça joao@maidla.ee

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