LEADER in the Czech Republic

1. LEADER in the Czech Republic Ing. Radim SRŠEŇ, Ph.D. National LAG Network of the Czech Republic Open Days, Brussels 26.9.2012

2. If you want to go fast , go alone , If you want to go far , go together … (African proverb)

3. First steps of LEADER in the Czech Republic Selected 10 LAGs to befinancedfrom LEADER+

4. First steps of LEADER in the Czech Republic Supported 15 LAGs - financedfrom nationalresources

5. First steps of LEADER in the Czech Republic Supported 20 LAGs - financedfrom nationalresources

6. First steps of LEADER in the Czech Republic Supported 23 LAGs - financedfrom nationalresources

7. First steps of LEADER in the Czech Republic Supported 23 LAGs - financedfrom nationalresources

8. First steps of LEADER in the Czech Republic Last LEADER CR supported 5 LAGs

9. First steps of LEADER in the Czech Republic SelectionofLAGs financedfromRuralDevelopmentProgramme (EAFRD) for 2007-2013 Supported 48 LAGs in thefirstround, 32 in the second round and additionally 32 LAGs. As a resultthere are 112 LAGssupportedfromEuropeanfunds.

10. National LAG Network of the Czech Republic today • 2005 International ConferenceforRuralDevelopment – establishedNational Network forRuralDevelopment, founded by 23 LAGs • 2007 National LAG Network ofthe Czech Republicregistered as NGO by the Ministry ofInterior Members: 136 LAGs TotalnumberofLAGs in the CR : 165

12. Each chain is as strong as its weakest ring ...

13. National LAG Network of the Czech Republic today - GOALS • launch a newprogrammefor not supportedLAGs to cover wholerural area ofthe CR by LEADER (341 RDP) • insist on thekeyprioritiesoftheNationalStrategicPlan 2014 • establish a professionalorganisation • createcommoncoordinationplatformswithrepresentatives ofadministration and otherinterestgroups • create a mechanismof LAG standardisation • coordinateactivitiesof NLAGN withinternationalorganisations • ELARD, ENRD, PREPARE

14. 341 – skills acquisition and animation • supporting new and allready established local partnerships • about 50 „LAG-like“ partnerships expected • each partnership must be guaranteed/coached by allready supporte LAG • 100% support, max. 20 000 EUR for partnership • running costs (personal and travel costs • expert consultations, studies, trainings • expected outputs: • preparatory work and documents for LDS 2014-2020 • at least one event for public • internet site • training call for proposal for „soft“ activities

15. National LAG Network – evaluation process Evaluation commitee composed of representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Payment Agency and NLAGN Evaluation focused on strategic documents, HR, administration and selection process in frame of Strategic LEADER Plan, integration and development, monitoring and evaluation, PR and value-added activities.

17. Quantitative Results of the LEADER Method So Far Evropský zemědělský fond pro rozvoj venkova: Evropa investuje do venkovských oblastí

18. Qualitative Results of the LEADER Method So Far – Examples of Successful Projects Development of CraftWorkshop – LubomírJelínek (LAG Horni Pomoravi) • uniquesaddler´sproduction withinthe Czech Republic • focusoftheproject: to build-up and equip workshop • 1 newjobcreated • Synergyeffects • 2 more jobscreated,theonlytrainingcentre for apprentices in the CR • produces also modern equipment for motorcycling and fashion accessories • the certificate “JESENIKY – regional product” was awarded to Mr. Jelinek’s products in 2011 for their qualityand great deal of handwork • Total cost: 19 920 € - Subsidy: 11 920 €

19. Qualitative Results of the LEADER Method So Far – Examples of Successful Projects Cinema in the village– Mobilecinema for Šumperk countryside - Film forPeople (NGO) (LAG Sumpersky venkov) • focus of the project:to open a mobile cinema • reaction to theprocessofdigitalisation – closingofvillagecinemas • high-quality projection technology, sound system, mobile inflatable screen and plastic chairs • enables the municipalities of the LAG to organize a whole range of socio-cultural events, run by NGO – projection at minimum costs • averageattendance 215 pax, averagecinemaattendance in the CR 18 • Total cost: 17000 € - Subsidy: 15270 €

20. Qualitative Results of the LEADER Method So Far – Examples of Successful Projects The Trail from the Other World to Týn (LAG Vltava, LAG Lužnice, LAG StředníPovltaví) • LEADER projectofcooperation • focus of the project: create the longest educational trail in the Czech Republic • connects beautiful places of interest and conveys information about their natural value and history, built in 2009 - 2011 • 66 km of the trail, 32 marked stations, 26 rest areas equipped with information boards, seating and another wooden equipment (benches, wooden installations), reconstructionofa suspension pedestrian bridge • Total cost: 113400 € - Subsidy: 110170 €

21. Our proposals for period 2014 - 2020 National Strategic Plan LEADER 2014+ - created by NLN Working group Vision and Enlargement (NLN Deputy President Jiri Krist) Community-Led Local Development – LEADER 2014 – 2020 – „cooking-book“ how LEADER method should be used in the next programming period 2014 – 2020 - created by NLN Working group LEADER (NLN Deputy President Jiri Krist)

22. Think globally… …act locally

23. Thank you very much for your attention  Ing. Radim SRŠEŇ, Ph.D. NLAGN CR ELARD Representative email: radimbz@seznam.cz Ing. František WINTER NLAGN CR Chairman web: www.nsmascr.cz