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LEADER and TNC implementation including aspect of networking Kasia Panfil, ENRD Contact Point 25 May 2012, Lithuania. TWO PILLARS OF THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY. Farming & Markets. Agriculture & Rural Development. NATIONAL RURAL NETWORKS. EUROPEAN NETWORK FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT.
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LEADER and TNC implementation including aspect of networking Kasia Panfil, ENRD Contact Point 25 May 2012, Lithuania
TWO PILLARS OF THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY Farming & Markets Agriculture & RuralDevelopment NATIONAL RURAL NETWORKS EUROPEAN NETWORK FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Connecting Rural Europe
Support the implementation of Rural Development Policy: • Collecting, analysing & disseminating information on rural development measures & practices; • Providing information on developments in rural areas; • Organising meetings & seminars; • Run networks that facilitate exchange of expertise; • Supporting the evaluation of rural development policy; • Supporting national rural networks & Leader transnational cooperation initiatives. The functions of the European Network for Rural Development
(i) Knowledge Development / Policy Analysis • Range of vehicles used (Thematic Working groups, Focus groups) evidence based • (What works well and what can be improved) • Topics with strong European dimension, now is supporting preparation for post 2013 – not only improvement of current programming period. • Focus group on Better local development strategy & New Focus Groups launched: Local Dev. Strategies, Environmental Services & Knowledge transfer/Innovation • RDP projects database (nearly 400) • Monitoring information ( by measure, by Rural Development Programme, by Member States) • On line forums launched to complement analytic work
(ii) Knowledge Sharing / Communications • Website available in 6 languages, now extended • OpENRD launched – The ENRD on-line community • Publications: • ENRD Magazine • Thematic based: Rural Reviews: Forestry, Rural Entrepreneurship, LEADER & Cooperation, Short Supply Chains, and Rural Finance (global draft) • ‘project examples’ brochures: Food; Forestry; Multi- funding; Youth • Photo competition – you are welcome to send your photos • Preparation of new videos (existing ENRD and LEADER 7 features),
(iii) Exchange & Cooperation / Networking • Cooperation & coordination with National Rural networks (NRN) • °regular meetings & NRN thematic initiative(Network self-assessment, rural finance) • Support to the LEADER & transnational cooperation (TNC) • °On-line tools available on the ENRD website in particular: LEADER Gateway • Expended support to fairs & events • (e.g. LEADER & TNC) • °Successful LEADER event (27-28 April) about 400 participants including about 200 LAGs representatives • °2 key aspects: TNC with “LAGs match making” and Better Local development strategies discussions • Coming soon: events in Lithuania (in May) and Estonia (in June)
Complementarity of Networking to LEADER • Facilitate information flow and innovation; • Enhance the interaction of various members or interest groups within or outside of a particular community; • Stimulate competitiveness; • Improve access to rural development funding; • Involve local actors in the formulation of policy; • Involve expertise to encourage knowledge transfer and innovation; • Stimulate alliances and encourage joint work between stakeholders.
LEADER & Transnational Cooperation • Online tools • Transnational Cooperation in Europe • LEADER Event 2012: Local Development Strategies and Cooperation
TNC projects in Lithuania • participation in 8 TNC projects • 4 TNC projects as a lead partner • Example: • “MSNZTNR Youth” • Our chance to preserve the traditions of our regions • LeadLAG Nemunas and PL, FR, EE • Duration: 01/06/2011 -31/10/2012, • Budget: 62203 Euro
TNC meetings: LEADER Event 2012 • 39 TNC meetings with 116 LAGs representatives • 43 % TNC meetings called by France • (other MS: Czech Republic, Italy and Romania) • Tourism(28%) – most popular topic of TNC meetings
Thank you, Merci, Dziękuję http://enrd.ec.europa.eu E-mail: Kasia.Panfil@enrd.eu