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Title of presentationTitle of presentationTRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION NETWORK FOR TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION NETWORK FOR TRADING LOCAL PRODUCTS AND RURAL TOURISMTRADING LOCAL PRODUCTS AND RURAL TOURISM

Organisation of speaker: Organisation of speaker: Network for trading local Network for trading local products and rural tourismproducts and rural tourism

Name of speaker : Name of speaker : Paolo PileggiPaolo Pileggi

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GAL CAPOFILA /GAL CAPOFILA / LEADLAGLEADLAG

CO.G.A.L. CO.G.A.L. MONTE PORO - SERRE VIBONESIMONTE PORO - SERRE VIBONESI

VIBO VALENTIA – CALABRIA - ITALYVIBO VALENTIA – CALABRIA - ITALY

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PARTNERSPARTNERS» GALAJSGALAJSMIRTO CROSIA (CS) CALABRIA – ITALYMIRTO CROSIA (CS) CALABRIA – ITALY

» GAL VALLE DEL CRATI GAL VALLE DEL CRATI TORANO SCALO( CS) CALABRIA ITALYTORANO SCALO( CS) CALABRIA ITALY

» ADRACESADRACES Vila Vehla de RodaoVila Vehla de Rodao6030 PORTUGAL6030 PORTUGAL

» ADRUSEADRUSEGOUVEIA PORTUGALGOUVEIA PORTUGAL

» DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF IRAKLIODEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF IRAKLIO HERAKLION CRETE - GREECEHERAKLION CRETE - GREECE

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•DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LASSITHIDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LASSITHIAGIOS NICOLAOS - CRETE - GREECEAGIOS NICOLAOS - CRETE - GREECE

• DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN CRETE OADYKDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF WESTERN CRETE OADYK HANIA - CRETE - GREECEHANIA - CRETE - GREECE

OMEZYMAOMEZYMATERUEL – SPAINTERUEL – SPAIN

• ASOCIACIÓN PARA EL DESARROLLO INTEGRAL DEL BAJO ASOCIACIÓN PARA EL DESARROLLO INTEGRAL DEL BAJO MARTÍN - ADIBAMAMARTÍN - ADIBAMA

TERUEL SPAINTERUEL SPAIN

• ASOCIACIÓN PARA EL DESARROLLO DE GÚDAR-JAVALAMBRE Y ASOCIACIÓN PARA EL DESARROLLO DE GÚDAR-JAVALAMBRE Y MAESTRAZGOMAESTRAZGO - AGUJAMA - AGUJAMA

TERUEL – SPAINTERUEL – SPAIN

• LAYON SAUMUROIS LAYON SAUMUROIS PAYS DE LA LOIRE - FRANCEPAYS DE LA LOIRE - FRANCE

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BUCAREST – ROMANIABUCAREST – ROMANIA

• DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LARNACA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LARNACA LARNACA – CYPRUSLARNACA – CYPRUS

FEDERATIA ROMANA PENTRU DEZVOLTARE MONTANA SI RURALAFEDERATIA ROMANA PENTRU DEZVOLTARE MONTANA SI RURALA

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TERRITORIO DI RIFERMENTOTERRITORIO DI RIFERMENTO

INVOLVED AREASINVOLVED AREAS

CALABRIA N. 5 AREAS: CALABRIA N. 5 AREAS: » VIBO VALENTIA VIBO VALENTIA » LAMETINOLAMETINO» SERRE CALABRESISERRE CALABRESI» ALTO JONIO COSENTINOALTO JONIO COSENTINO» VALLE CRATIVALLE CRATI

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CRETA N. 3 AREASCRETA N. 3 AREAS-HERAKLIONHERAKLION-OADYKOADYK-LASSITHILASSITHI

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PORTUGALPORTUGAL

N. 2 AREAS: N. 2 AREAS: ADRACES ADRACES ADRUSE ADRUSE

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SPAINSPAINN. 3 AREASN. 3 AREASOMEZYMAOMEZYMA

GÚDAR-JAVALAMBRE Y MAESTRAZGOGÚDAR-JAVALAMBRE Y MAESTRAZGO BAJO MARTÍN BAJO MARTÍN

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FRANCE FRANCE N. 1 AREAN. 1 AREA

PAYS DE LA LOIREPAYS DE LA LOIRE

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CYPRUSCYPRUSN. 1 AREAN. 1 AREA LARNACA LARNACA

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ROMANIA ROMANIA N. 1 AREA N. 1 AREA BUCARESTBUCAREST

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DESCRIZIONE DEL PROGETTODESCRIZIONE DEL PROGETTO

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONPROJECT DESCRIPTION

IT. Il progetto ha l’obiettivo IT. Il progetto ha l’obiettivo di promuovere, sostenere e di promuovere, sostenere e realizzare la crescita di fenomeni di cooperazione locali, realizzare la crescita di fenomeni di cooperazione locali, interterritoriali e transnazionali mediante interventi interterritoriali e transnazionali mediante interventi relativi al turismo rurale ed ai prodotti tipici sia agro- relativi al turismo rurale ed ai prodotti tipici sia agro- alimentari che artigianali. alimentari che artigianali.

EN. EN. The trans-national cooperation project aims at The trans-national cooperation project aims at promoting, supporting and generating a growth in the promoting, supporting and generating a growth in the cooperation initiatives at local , regional and trans-cooperation initiatives at local , regional and trans-national level through activities focusing on rural national level through activities focusing on rural tourism and local products, both agro-alimentary and tourism and local products, both agro-alimentary and handicraftshandicrafts..

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OBIETTIVI /OBIETTIVI / AIMSAIMS

• IT.IT. • Migliorare qualitativamente gli standard dell’intero sistema economico Migliorare qualitativamente gli standard dell’intero sistema economico

rurale;rurale;

• Valorizzare i pacchetti turistici integrati (tipici locali, cultura e tradizioni);Valorizzare i pacchetti turistici integrati (tipici locali, cultura e tradizioni);

• Commercializzare “panieri” di prodotti locali;Commercializzare “panieri” di prodotti locali;• EN.EN.• Improvement of the standards quality underlying the current Improvement of the standards quality underlying the current

economic and rural system;economic and rural system;

• Exploitation of integrated tourist packages, combining typical local Exploitation of integrated tourist packages, combining typical local products, culture and tradition;products, culture and tradition;

• Trading of the “pannier” of local products;Trading of the “pannier” of local products;

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OBIETTIVIOBIETTIVI// AIMSAIMS

ITIT 11. . Attivare il commercio elettronico e la diffusione delle tecnologie Attivare il commercio elettronico e la diffusione delle tecnologie informatiche nelle aree rurali;informatiche nelle aree rurali;

2. Creare percorsi formativi basati prevalentemente sulla formazione 2. Creare percorsi formativi basati prevalentemente sulla formazione a distanza;a distanza;

3. Applicare la tutela ambientale e lo sviluppo di fonti energetiche 3. Applicare la tutela ambientale e lo sviluppo di fonti energetiche alternative;alternative;

ENEN• 1)1) E-Commerce and dissemination of IT in rural areas E-Commerce and dissemination of IT in rural areas • 2)2) Training activities primarily based on e-learning Training activities primarily based on e-learning • 3)3) Environmental protection and application of alternative energy Environmental protection and application of alternative energy

sourcessources• 4)4)

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OBIETTIVI/OBIETTIVI/ AIMSAIMS

ITIT• Valorizzare il patrimonio storico-culturale ed ambientale;Valorizzare il patrimonio storico-culturale ed ambientale;

Operare attività di monitoraggio sulla qualità dei servizi offerti dagli Operare attività di monitoraggio sulla qualità dei servizi offerti dagli operatori del turismo rurale.operatori del turismo rurale.

ENEN Promotion of the cultural, historical and environmental heritage;Promotion of the cultural, historical and environmental heritage;

Monitoring of activities based on the quality services requested by Monitoring of activities based on the quality services requested by rural tourism operatorsrural tourism operators . .

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ATTIVITA’ATTIVITA’ / ACTIVITIES/ ACTIVITIES

• ITIT

COORDINAMENTOCOORDINAMENTO• COSTITUZIONE GEIECOSTITUZIONE GEIE• REALIZZAZIONE DI N 2 WORK SHOPREALIZZAZIONE DI N 2 WORK SHOP•REALIZZAZIONE DI N. 2 FIEREREALIZZAZIONE DI N. 2 FIERE

•ENEN

COORDINATIONCOORDINATION

ESTABLISHMENT OF EEIGESTABLISHMENT OF EEIG

2 WORKSHOPS2 WORKSHOPS

2 EXHIBITIONS2 EXHIBITIONS

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ATTIVITA’ATTIVITA’ / ACTIVITIES/ ACTIVITIES• ITIT• SVOLGIMENTO N. 4 SEMINARI FOR OPERATORI LOCALISVOLGIMENTO N. 4 SEMINARI FOR OPERATORI LOCALI

• 1 SEMINARIO INTERNAZIONALE FORMATIVO1 SEMINARIO INTERNAZIONALE FORMATIVO

3 PUBBLICAZIONI SU RIVISTE SPECIALIZZATE3 PUBBLICAZIONI SU RIVISTE SPECIALIZZATE

•ENEN•4 SEMINARS FOR LOCAL OPERATORS4 SEMINARS FOR LOCAL OPERATORS

•1 INTERNATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR1 INTERNATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR

• 3 PUBLICATION ON SPECIALISED MAGAZINES3 PUBLICATION ON SPECIALISED MAGAZINES

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ATTIVITA’ / ACTIVITIESATTIVITA’ / ACTIVITIES• ITIT• ELABORAZIONE E PRODUZIONE DI MATERIALE PER LA ELABORAZIONE E PRODUZIONE DI MATERIALE PER LA

DIFFUSIONEDIFFUSIONE• DIFFUSIONE DI TECNOLOGIE INFORMATICHEDIFFUSIONE DI TECNOLOGIE INFORMATICHE• CREAZIONE DI 2 PACCHETTI TURISTICI TEMATICICREAZIONE DI 2 PACCHETTI TURISTICI TEMATICI

• ENEN• PRODUCTION AND ELABORATION OF DISSEMINATION PRODUCTION AND ELABORATION OF DISSEMINATION

MATERIALMATERIAL• INFORMATICS TECHNOLOGY DISSEMINATIONINFORMATICS TECHNOLOGY DISSEMINATION• CREATION OF 2 THEMATIC PACKAGESCREATION OF 2 THEMATIC PACKAGES

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CRONOPROGRAMMA CRONOPROGRAMMA

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Nuovi partner /Nuovi partner / new partnersnew partners

• LAG ALTAL-ER-VOLGYE - UNGHERIA / HUNGARYLAG ALTAL-ER-VOLGYE - UNGHERIA / HUNGARY

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LAG IMATHIAS - LAG IMATHIAS - AN.IMA. S.A.AN.IMA. S.A. - - GREECEGREECE

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RISULTATI ATTESI / RISULTATI ATTESI / EXPECTED OUTCOMESEXPECTED OUTCOMES

ITITSScambio buone prassi per ottimizzare e consolidare il partenariato;cambio buone prassi per ottimizzare e consolidare il partenariato;

Allargamento della Rete locale per creare “massa critica” per il prodotto da Allargamento della Rete locale per creare “massa critica” per il prodotto da commercializzare; commercializzare;

sviluppo delle imprese operanti nei territori interessati al progettosviluppo delle imprese operanti nei territori interessati al progetto;;ENEN

• Exchange of best practices to foster a deeper acquaintance among the Exchange of best practices to foster a deeper acquaintance among the project’s partnersproject’s partners

• • extension of the local network to achieve the “critical mass”extension of the local network to achieve the “critical mass” for the future for the future

trading products;trading products;

• Developing the enterprises operating in the target- regions of the projectDeveloping the enterprises operating in the target- regions of the project;;

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RISULTATI ATTESI /RISULTATI ATTESI / EXPECTED OUTCOMESEXPECTED OUTCOMES

• ITIT• Aumento delle presenze degli utenti del turismo rurale nelle aree interessate Aumento delle presenze degli utenti del turismo rurale nelle aree interessate

dal progetto;dal progetto;

• Costruire l’associazionismo sui territori di riferimento;Costruire l’associazionismo sui territori di riferimento;

Costruire strumenti comuni a carattere transnazionale.Costruire strumenti comuni a carattere transnazionale.

ENENIncreasing the number of rural tourist operators within the target regions of Increasing the number of rural tourist operators within the target regions of the project;the project;

2)2) Setting up various forms of association on the territories involved;Setting up various forms of association on the territories involved;

6)6) Establishment of common patterns at trans-national level.Establishment of common patterns at trans-national level.

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• Obiettivi realizzati:Obiettivi realizzati:• EUROCONSULTING-GEIEEUROCONSULTING-GEIE• WEB SITE: WWW.euroconsulting-geie.net ( under WEB SITE: WWW.euroconsulting-geie.net ( under

construction)construction)• Brochure/ leafletBrochure/ leaflet

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• EURO CONSULTING GROUP GEIEEURO CONSULTING GROUP GEIE• As part of a transnational cooperation project, it was a natural step to establish Euro Consulting Group – GEIE .As part of a transnational cooperation project, it was a natural step to establish Euro Consulting Group – GEIE .• This European Economic Interest Group was founded in July 2005 in Vibo Valentia, and is made up of Local Action Groups (LAGs) from 6 This European Economic Interest Group was founded in July 2005 in Vibo Valentia, and is made up of Local Action Groups (LAGs) from 6

different European countries.different European countries.• Created as added value, it follows the common operating structure that the partners have begun to pursue in order to facilitate the Created as added value, it follows the common operating structure that the partners have begun to pursue in order to facilitate the

implementation of activities to develop and promote the involved areas. These areas include the region of Calabria in Italy; the province of implementation of activities to develop and promote the involved areas. These areas include the region of Calabria in Italy; the province of Teruel in Spain; Heraklion, Chania and Lassithi (Crete) in Greece, the Loire Valley in France, Castelo Branco and Gouvenia in Portugal and Teruel in Spain; Heraklion, Chania and Lassithi (Crete) in Greece, the Loire Valley in France, Castelo Branco and Gouvenia in Portugal and Larnaca in Cyprus.Larnaca in Cyprus.

• The aim of the member states is to facilitate and develop their work, as well as improve and optimise the outcome of their projects by The aim of the member states is to facilitate and develop their work, as well as improve and optimise the outcome of their projects by accomplishing the following objectives:accomplishing the following objectives:

• Developing transnational cooperation in the technical and financial sector, and trade;Developing transnational cooperation in the technical and financial sector, and trade;• Promoting research & development, improvement and transfer of new technologies and of social, productive, financial and Promoting research & development, improvement and transfer of new technologies and of social, productive, financial and

economic systems, whether they are public or private, on a European and international level.economic systems, whether they are public or private, on a European and international level.• In the future, the EEIG will endeavour to guarantee the sustainability of its collaboration. It will have the task of preparing new project In the future, the EEIG will endeavour to guarantee the sustainability of its collaboration. It will have the task of preparing new project

proposals for its own members and searching for new financing opportunities on a national and EC level.proposals for its own members and searching for new financing opportunities on a national and EC level.• THE OBJECTIVES OF THE EEIGTHE OBJECTIVES OF THE EEIG• In order to facilitate and develop the economic activities of its members, the constitution of the EEIG needs:In order to facilitate and develop the economic activities of its members, the constitution of the EEIG needs:• to target its own initiatives towards supporting and promoting development and employment in the participating areas, to target its own initiatives towards supporting and promoting development and employment in the participating areas,

bringing its own activities in line with the objectives of the national, EC, regional, provincial and local development plans.bringing its own activities in line with the objectives of the national, EC, regional, provincial and local development plans.• In order to achieve this aim, the EEIG works in the following fields:In order to achieve this aim, the EEIG works in the following fields:• rural development activity;rural development activity;• tourism, rural tourism and agrotourism;tourism, rural tourism and agrotourism;• support for small firms, handicrafts and local services;support for small firms, handicrafts and local services;• development and marketing of local agricultural products and handicrafts;development and marketing of local agricultural products and handicrafts;• promotion and creation of information and data transmission links within and outside of the specific intervention area;promotion and creation of information and data transmission links within and outside of the specific intervention area;• consultancy and research in socio-economic and environmental fields;consultancy and research in socio-economic and environmental fields;• participation in EC programs and project biddings;participation in EC programs and project biddings;• promotion of the associated firms through their participation at meetings, fairs, congresses, seminars and exhibitions in promotion of the associated firms through their participation at meetings, fairs, congresses, seminars and exhibitions in

Europe and worldwide;Europe and worldwide;• quality control and creation of quality labels;quality control and creation of quality labels;• setting-up training courses in the relevant EEIG competence areas;setting-up training courses in the relevant EEIG competence areas;• promotion of forms of aggregation, cooperation and cultural and social exchanges between countries in Europe and promotion of forms of aggregation, cooperation and cultural and social exchanges between countries in Europe and

worldwide.worldwide.

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EEIG’s MEMBERS:EEIG’s MEMBERS:

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• Area (Kmq) 1.140 sq.km Area (Kmq) 1.140 sq.km Population density Population density

(ab./Kmq) (ab./Kmq) 157,65 inh./sq.KmPopulation176631 157,65 inh./sq.KmPopulation176631 inhNumber of Municipalities 50inhNumber of Municipalities 50

• CO.G.A.L Monte Poro Serre Vibonese is the leadLAG CO.G.A.L Monte Poro Serre Vibonese is the leadLAG of the Geie Euroconsulting Group and transnational of the Geie Euroconsulting Group and transnational partnership that is part of the Community project partnership that is part of the Community project LEADER+. Co.G.A.L is an agency that promotes the LEADER+. Co.G.A.L is an agency that promotes the local development with headquarters in Vibo local development with headquarters in Vibo Valentia, Calabria.Valentia, Calabria.

• The province of Vibo Valentia is characterized by a The province of Vibo Valentia is characterized by a particular beauty in natural and environmental particular beauty in natural and environmental resources. The costal part is the area’s most known resources. The costal part is the area’s most known naturalistic resource especially with the presence of naturalistic resource especially with the presence of Tropea that is considered the Tyrrhenian’s pearl...Tropea that is considered the Tyrrhenian’s pearl...

• The hinter land of the province with its naturalistic The hinter land of the province with its naturalistic resources is defined by two distinct and resources is defined by two distinct and morphological areas, the hilly MontePoro and the morphological areas, the hilly MontePoro and the mountainous Serre.mountainous Serre.

• Poro’s plateau rises over the sea Tyrrhenian Poro’s plateau rises over the sea Tyrrhenian through Agitola, whether Mesima and Serre form a through Agitola, whether Mesima and Serre form a small world in their self. What distinguishes this small world in their self. What distinguishes this area from the other parts of Calabria is precisely area from the other parts of Calabria is precisely its particular structure with various crystalline cliffs its particular structure with various crystalline cliffs predominately composed by granites, the mild predominately composed by granites, the mild climate, the diverse greenery and the large number climate, the diverse greenery and the large number of habitants who live in numerous small centers.of habitants who live in numerous small centers.

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• The area’s complex orography and in particular that of Monte Poro’s plateau, the rich fauna of Capo Vaticano, the important The area’s complex orography and in particular that of Monte Poro’s plateau, the rich fauna of Capo Vaticano, the important presence of typical cultivation (Tropea’s red onion) and the culturally rich rural areas, the historical-cultural testimonies presence of typical cultivation (Tropea’s red onion) and the culturally rich rural areas, the historical-cultural testimonies widespread in the whole area; are fundamental components of a great environmental fortune, effortlessly recognizable and widespread in the whole area; are fundamental components of a great environmental fortune, effortlessly recognizable and yet scarcely protected.yet scarcely protected.

• • The area of the Serre is distinguished for the pasture lands and the high-tree forests which occupy 60% of the area and that, The area of the Serre is distinguished for the pasture lands and the high-tree forests which occupy 60% of the area and that,

from an naturalistic point of view, it represents a biotope of a high biological, scientific and panoramic significance. The forest from an naturalistic point of view, it represents a biotope of a high biological, scientific and panoramic significance. The forest land in particular with the presence of beech and fir trees and mixed formation of beech-fir woods, represents an land in particular with the presence of beech and fir trees and mixed formation of beech-fir woods, represents an uncontaminated oasis in the European environment.uncontaminated oasis in the European environment.

• The entire province of Vibo Valentia is characterized by a strong vocation towards tourism and in particular the rural one, The entire province of Vibo Valentia is characterized by a strong vocation towards tourism and in particular the rural one, based on the availability specialized inbased on the availability specialized in

• Mediterranean products as well as those that come from the woods. Mediterranean products as well as those that come from the woods. • COGAL is engaged in the eco-friendly development of the rural tourism, in accentuating the local resources and improve the COGAL is engaged in the eco-friendly development of the rural tourism, in accentuating the local resources and improve the

socio-economical condition of the local system in its complex through integrated actions in the most profitable sectors (rural socio-economical condition of the local system in its complex through integrated actions in the most profitable sectors (rural tourism, environment, historic-cultural heritage, agricultural productions) in the area.tourism, environment, historic-cultural heritage, agricultural productions) in the area.

• Their aim is :Their aim is :• To establish new companies, more specifically in the area of rural tourism;To establish new companies, more specifically in the area of rural tourism;• To improve the quality of the actual supply in the area of rural tourism;To improve the quality of the actual supply in the area of rural tourism;• To improve, protect and increase the value of the agricultural products, traditional and typical food farming; in particular To improve, protect and increase the value of the agricultural products, traditional and typical food farming; in particular

through researching quality brands and recognizing the typical products and the structure of how the products will be through researching quality brands and recognizing the typical products and the structure of how the products will be transformed and commercialized;transformed and commercialized;

• To encourage the work opportunities for the women and the non-qualified young people;To encourage the work opportunities for the women and the non-qualified young people;• To reinforce the cultural identity of the traditional customs by focusing on the intervention and the recuperation of the cultural To reinforce the cultural identity of the traditional customs by focusing on the intervention and the recuperation of the cultural

and religious traditions, more specifically on the local crafts.and religious traditions, more specifically on the local crafts.• To assure through territorial and specific marketing the proliferation of the information and the expansion of the benchmark To assure through territorial and specific marketing the proliferation of the information and the expansion of the benchmark

markets of the of an extensive network of small agricultural agencies, located in areas of great panoramic attraction and markets of the of an extensive network of small agricultural agencies, located in areas of great panoramic attraction and productions and the services offered from the local system.productions and the services offered from the local system.

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• tainouThe local program involves certain actions which are orchestrated to help us attain our aims. These actions are:tainouThe local program involves certain actions which are orchestrated to help us attain our aims. These actions are:• 1. Agrotourism1. Agrotourism• The aim is to create significant touristic infrastructure (on the basic of land-planning) in the rural areas of the prefecture of The aim is to create significant touristic infrastructure (on the basic of land-planning) in the rural areas of the prefecture of

Heraklion, which could allow the development of alternative forms of tourism and lead to quality products and services. Heraklion, which could allow the development of alternative forms of tourism and lead to quality products and services. • 2. Small-scale enterprises in agrotourism and other sectors of the economy 2. Small-scale enterprises in agrotourism and other sectors of the economy • The aim is to create competitive enterprises which will be equipped with modern means of production, be able to offer quality The aim is to create competitive enterprises which will be equipped with modern means of production, be able to offer quality

products and make use of local resources without incurring harm to the environment.products and make use of local resources without incurring harm to the environment.• 3. Networking and Clustering of similar or complementary enterprises3. Networking and Clustering of similar or complementary enterprises• them attain economies of scale, more competitive prices for their products – services, joint promotional campaigns for their them attain economies of scale, more competitive prices for their products – services, joint promotional campaigns for their

products and services etc.products and services etc.• 4. Protection – enhancement and valorization of the natural and cultural heritage 4. Protection – enhancement and valorization of the natural and cultural heritage • There are many significant actions which focus on the environment (natural and built up) as well as on culture. These actions There are many significant actions which focus on the environment (natural and built up) as well as on culture. These actions

are complementary to and in support of other actions within the program. are complementary to and in support of other actions within the program. • 5. Support the cooperation among rural areas. 5. Support the cooperation among rural areas. • Through this action the C.I. Leader+ aims to support translocal, transregional and transnational cooperation.Through this action the C.I. Leader+ aims to support translocal, transregional and transnational cooperation.• FOTOS NOT RECEIVEDFOTOS NOT RECEIVED• Development Agency of OADYKDevelopment Agency of OADYK• Territory DataTerritory Data• Area (Kmq.) 2745.42 Kmq.Population Density (inh/sq. Km) Area (Kmq.) 2745.42 Kmq.Population Density (inh/sq. Km) 25,67 ab./KmqPopulation70.468 ab.25,67 ab./KmqPopulation70.468 ab.Number of Municipalities27Number of Municipalities27• The area is characterized by a large diversity of biological and cultural features. It includes many interesting and unique The area is characterized by a large diversity of biological and cultural features. It includes many interesting and unique

landscapes, mountains, gorges and plateaus, numerous endemic plants and animal species and unique cultural elements. It is landscapes, mountains, gorges and plateaus, numerous endemic plants and animal species and unique cultural elements. It is a natural crossroad between Europe, Asia and Africa and being the southern frontier of the EU, the area occupies a key a natural crossroad between Europe, Asia and Africa and being the southern frontier of the EU, the area occupies a key position in the Eastern Mediterranean.position in the Eastern Mediterranean.

• The area has a negative age structure, mainly in municipalities that include most of the mouns and less-The area has a negative age structure, mainly in municipalities that include most of the mouns and less-

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• favoured areas. Most of the municipalities have high Aging and Dependency indexes. Technical infrastructure can favoured areas. Most of the municipalities have high Aging and Dependency indexes. Technical infrastructure can be qualified as deficient. Agriculture is the main economic activity in the primary sector and the majority of be qualified as deficient. Agriculture is the main economic activity in the primary sector and the majority of population is employed in this sector. Economic and social prosperity is low in areas that are predominantly rural. population is employed in this sector. Economic and social prosperity is low in areas that are predominantly rural. With respect to the secondary sector, entrepreneurship in mountainous and less-favoured communities is directed With respect to the secondary sector, entrepreneurship in mountainous and less-favoured communities is directed towards businesses related to the production of olive oil and construction, and bakeries to a lesser extent. Cheese towards businesses related to the production of olive oil and construction, and bakeries to a lesser extent. Cheese production is predominant in the manufacturing sector, with a number of small industrial businesses. Therefore, production is predominant in the manufacturing sector, with a number of small industrial businesses. Therefore, there is mainly specialisation in traditional sectors. Most of the businesses are small and family-based, combined there is mainly specialisation in traditional sectors. Most of the businesses are small and family-based, combined with large cooperatives with low efficiency rates. There are a limited number of manufacturing and with large cooperatives with low efficiency rates. There are a limited number of manufacturing and standardisation businesses. With respect to the tertiary sector, which contributes to employment in the area to a standardisation businesses. With respect to the tertiary sector, which contributes to employment in the area to a large extent, the two most important sectors are trade and services. Mass tourism is predominant, although there large extent, the two most important sectors are trade and services. Mass tourism is predominant, although there are clear indications of efforts to develop agrotourismare clear indications of efforts to develop agrotourism

• photoNot receivedPhotoNot receivedphotoNot receivedPhotoNot received• Development Agency of LassithiDevelopment Agency of Lassithi• Territory DataTerritory Data• Area (Kmq.) 1.794,6 kmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) Area (Kmq.) 1.794,6 kmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) 42,53 ab./KmqPopulation76.319 ab.42,53 ab./KmqPopulation76.319 ab.Number of Number of

Municipalities8Municipalities8• The Development Agency of Lassithi is collocated in an area with a significant natural and cultural heritage, The Development Agency of Lassithi is collocated in an area with a significant natural and cultural heritage,

including:including:• Areas of special natural and ecological interest (NATURA 2000 areas, landscapes of outstanding natural beauty, Areas of special natural and ecological interest (NATURA 2000 areas, landscapes of outstanding natural beauty,

beaches, footpaths, gorges, caves, wetlands, etc).beaches, footpaths, gorges, caves, wetlands, etc).• Rural and cultural heritage areas and monuments (archaeological and historical sites and monuments, Rural and cultural heritage areas and monuments (archaeological and historical sites and monuments,

settlements and traditional buildings, rural heritage monuments and buildings, etc.)settlements and traditional buildings, rural heritage monuments and buildings, etc.)• ..

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• monuments and buildings, etc.) monuments and buildings, etc.) • Agriculture and tourism are the main economic activities in the Lassithi Prefecture. The main agricultural Agriculture and tourism are the main economic activities in the Lassithi Prefecture. The main agricultural

products produced in the area are olive oil, wine, early horticultural products, milk and honey.products produced in the area are olive oil, wine, early horticultural products, milk and honey.• • The Imathia Development Agency - AΝΙΜΑ S.A. is the Local Action Group (LAG) for the local C.I. Leader+ The Imathia Development Agency - AΝΙΜΑ S.A. is the Local Action Group (LAG) for the local C.I. Leader+

project, in the prefecture of Imathia. The main characteristics of the area are: project, in the prefecture of Imathia. The main characteristics of the area are: • Her particular microclimate Her particular microclimate • The economy of region is supported mainly in the primary sector (agriculture: wine and culture of vegetables The economy of region is supported mainly in the primary sector (agriculture: wine and culture of vegetables

and fruits, animal farming and dairy produce). and fruits, animal farming and dairy produce). • The economy of region is also supported by the secondary sector (fruit industry and textile factory).The economy of region is also supported by the secondary sector (fruit industry and textile factory).• The intense elements of rural history and tradition. The intense elements of rural history and tradition. • The rich natural environment, characterized by mountainous area and low land, Natura 2000 areas, rivers, The rich natural environment, characterized by mountainous area and low land, Natura 2000 areas, rivers,

caves, trails through the forest as E4. caves, trails through the forest as E4. • The important archaeological sites, museums, traditional settlements, monasteries, Byzantine churches. The important archaeological sites, museums, traditional settlements, monasteries, Byzantine churches. • The rich cultural inheritance.The rich cultural inheritance.• The Ancient, Macedonian, Byzantine and Neo – classical history. The Ancient, Macedonian, Byzantine and Neo – classical history. • The multiple possibilities for alternative tourism (religious, mountainous, educational, camping, ecotourism, The multiple possibilities for alternative tourism (religious, mountainous, educational, camping, ecotourism,

rural tourism etc). rural tourism etc). • The local program is implemented in the rural and disadvantaged areas of the prefecture of Imathia The local program is implemented in the rural and disadvantaged areas of the prefecture of Imathia

(intervention area: 1.009,262 km2, 6 municipalities, population: 40.296 inhabitants)(intervention area: 1.009,262 km2, 6 municipalities, population: 40.296 inhabitants)

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• The developmental strategy of the LAG for the area rests on a priority theme:The developmental strategy of the LAG for the area rests on a priority theme:• «Quality in the productive process of rural areas».«Quality in the productive process of rural areas».• The local program involves certain actions which are orchestrated to help us attain our aims. These actions are:The local program involves certain actions which are orchestrated to help us attain our aims. These actions are:• 1. Agrotourism1. Agrotourism• The aim is to create significant touristic infrastructure (on the basic of land-planning) in the rural areas of the prefecture of The aim is to create significant touristic infrastructure (on the basic of land-planning) in the rural areas of the prefecture of

Imathia, which could allow the development of alternative forms of tourism and lead to quality products and services.Imathia, which could allow the development of alternative forms of tourism and lead to quality products and services.• . Small-scale enterprises in agrotourism and other sectors of the economy . Small-scale enterprises in agrotourism and other sectors of the economy The aim is to create competitive enterprises The aim is to create competitive enterprises

which will be equipped with modern means of production, be able to offer quality products and make use of which will be equipped with modern means of production, be able to offer quality products and make use of local resources without incurring harm to the environmentlocal resources without incurring harm to the environment

• 2.2.• 3. Networking and Clustering of similar or complementary enterprises3. Networking and Clustering of similar or complementary enterprises• The aim of this action is to encourage cooperation between similar or complementary enterprises in order to help them attain The aim of this action is to encourage cooperation between similar or complementary enterprises in order to help them attain

economies of scale, more competitive prices for their products – services, joint promotional campaigns for their products and economies of scale, more competitive prices for their products – services, joint promotional campaigns for their products and services etc.services etc.

• 4. Protection – enhancement and valorization of the natural and cultural heritage 4. Protection – enhancement and valorization of the natural and cultural heritage • There are many significant actions which focus on the environment (natural and built up) as well as on culture. These actions There are many significant actions which focus on the environment (natural and built up) as well as on culture. These actions

are complementary to and in support of other actions within the program. are complementary to and in support of other actions within the program. • 5. Support the cooperation among rural areas. 5. Support the cooperation among rural areas. • Through this action the C.I. Leader+ aims to support translocal, transregional and transnational cooperation.Through this action the C.I. Leader+ aims to support translocal, transregional and transnational cooperation.• FRANCEFRANCE• LAG Layon SaumuroisLAG Layon Saumurois• Territory DataTerritory Data• Area (Kmq.) 1495 sq. Area (Kmq.) 1495 sq. KmKmPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) Population Density (inh/sq. Km) 53 ab/sq.KmPopulation79 881 ab.53 ab/sq.KmPopulation79 881 ab.Number of MunicipalitiesNumber of Municipalities8686• The area of water intersected by the Loire which is part of the UNESCO world heritage, and its three branches surrounded by The area of water intersected by the Loire which is part of the UNESCO world heritage, and its three branches surrounded by

hillsides, are key locations for the vineyards. There are three dominant types of landscapes: in the west there are the hedged hillsides, are key locations for the vineyards. There are three dominant types of landscapes: in the west there are the hedged and semi-hedged farmlands on the grassland flat terrains; in the east there are more open plateaus with cereal crops that and semi-hedged farmlands on the grassland flat terrains; in the east there are more open plateaus with cereal crops that intersect with the woods, and the rest of the area is occupied by vineyards.intersect with the woods, and the rest of the area is occupied by vineyards.

• From an economic and sociological aspect, the area is distinguished by a strong dominance of viticulture which provides 87%From an economic and sociological aspect, the area is distinguished by a strong dominance of viticulture which provides 87%

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• From an economic and sociological aspect, the area is distinguished by a strong dominance of From an economic and sociological aspect, the area is distinguished by a strong dominance of viticulture which provides 87%viticulture which provides 87%

• of the winery. The châteaux, listed churches, megaliths, troglodyte caves and famous wines of the winery. The châteaux, listed churches, megaliths, troglodyte caves and famous wines which are part of an affluent inheritance; the easy access to holiday accommodation and the which are part of an affluent inheritance; the easy access to holiday accommodation and the small fabric enterprises, they all play a major role in the tourist attractions.small fabric enterprises, they all play a major role in the tourist attractions.

• ..• ..• SPAINSPAIN• OMEZYMAOMEZYMA• Territory DataTerritory Data• Area (Kmq.) 2.239 KmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) Area (Kmq.) 2.239 KmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) 15,7 inh./KmqPopulation35.232 15,7 inh./KmqPopulation35.232

ab.ab.Number of MunicipalitiesNumber of Municipalities3838• OMEZYMA OMEZYMA is ais a Development Agency of Mezquín, Matarraña and Bajo Aragón, in the Province Development Agency of Mezquín, Matarraña and Bajo Aragón, in the Province

of Teruel.of Teruel.• The area has a particular structure; Alcañiz is the main city, even if there are other important The area has a particular structure; Alcañiz is the main city, even if there are other important

towns, such as Calanda, Alcorisa o Valderrobres.towns, such as Calanda, Alcorisa o Valderrobres.• It is located in the middle of Ebro Valley surrounded by the rivers Guadalope and Matarraña It is located in the middle of Ebro Valley surrounded by the rivers Guadalope and Matarraña

and it is also considered a border territory, near Cataluña and Valencia.and it is also considered a border territory, near Cataluña and Valencia.• The area is characterized by a strong biodiversity: there are the forests of Beceite, Pinares de The area is characterized by a strong biodiversity: there are the forests of Beceite, Pinares de

Monroyo; the area near the rivers Guadalope, Bergantes, Mezquín, Matarraña, Tastavins and Monroyo; the area near the rivers Guadalope, Bergantes, Mezquín, Matarraña, Tastavins and Algás; and the Sierra de La Ginebrosa, an area with olive trees, almond and typical Algás; and the Sierra de La Ginebrosa, an area with olive trees, almond and typical Mediterranean vegetation, such as pine trees, rosemary, lentils and esparto grass.Mediterranean vegetation, such as pine trees, rosemary, lentils and esparto grass.

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• The tertiary sector covers 50% of the population, the secondary sector involves 30% and the primary one 20%. The tertiary sector covers 50% of the population, the secondary sector involves 30% and the primary one 20%. The unemployment is 6%.In smaller villagesThe unemployment is 6%.In smaller villages

• , the main activities are agriculture (olive, almond, wine, peach, etc.) and breeding (pigs, ovine, rabbits, poultry, , the main activities are agriculture (olive, almond, wine, peach, etc.) and breeding (pigs, ovine, rabbits, poultry, etc.).etc.).

• The olive is cultivated in 12.000 hectares and is the most important product. The olive is cultivated in 12.000 hectares and is the most important product. • From the typology “empeltre” is produced table oil and the oil of Bajo Martin which is protected by the From the typology “empeltre” is produced table oil and the oil of Bajo Martin which is protected by the

Denomination of Controlled Origin.Denomination of Controlled Origin.• The almond is produced in many municipalities, except Alcañiz, Valdealgorfa, Valjunquera e Valderrobres.The almond is produced in many municipalities, except Alcañiz, Valdealgorfa, Valjunquera e Valderrobres.• The products protected by the seal “C” (Calidad Alimentaria) are, other than the oil, the peaches of Calandra, the The products protected by the seal “C” (Calidad Alimentaria) are, other than the oil, the peaches of Calandra, the

lamb of Aragon, the ham of Teruel and the wine of Tierra de Bajo Aragón.lamb of Aragon, the ham of Teruel and the wine of Tierra de Bajo Aragón.• The organic products concern Olive oil, black olives, olive pate, almonds, and wine.The organic products concern Olive oil, black olives, olive pate, almonds, and wine.• The enterprises of the industry and service sectors are concentrated in the bigger towns, such as Alcañiz, Calanda, The enterprises of the industry and service sectors are concentrated in the bigger towns, such as Alcañiz, Calanda,

Alcorisa e Valderrobres.Alcorisa e Valderrobres.• From an economic point of view, the tourist activity is growing thanks to the important landscape heritage and the From an economic point of view, the tourist activity is growing thanks to the important landscape heritage and the

antique monumental areas: Alcañiz, Beceite, Belmonte de San José, Calaceite, La Fresneda, Peñarroya de antique monumental areas: Alcañiz, Beceite, Belmonte de San José, Calaceite, La Fresneda, Peñarroya de Tastavins, Ráfales e Valderrobresin.Tastavins, Ráfales e Valderrobresin.

• ADIBAMAADIBAMA• Territory DataTerritory Data• Area (Kmq.) 1.275 kmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) Area (Kmq.) 1.275 kmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) 14,6 ab./kmqPopulation18.737 ab.14,6 ab./kmqPopulation18.737 ab.Number of Number of

MunicipalitiesMunicipalities1515• The The Association for the Integral Development of Bajo MartínAssociation for the Integral Development of Bajo Martín (ADIBAMA) is a non-profit organization that (ADIBAMA) is a non-profit organization that

operates in the regions of Bajo Martin and Andorra-Sierra de Arcos, located to the noperates in the regions of Bajo Martin and Andorra-Sierra de Arcos, located to the n

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• the province of Teruel (Aragón), between the Iberian System and the Depression of the Ebro. Thanks to its the province of Teruel (Aragón), between the Iberian System and the Depression of the Ebro. Thanks to its geographic position, there are a variety of landscapes and natural spaces: cliffs like the Straits of the River Martin, geographic position, there are a variety of landscapes and natural spaces: cliffs like the Straits of the River Martin, extensive steppes like Las Planetas, level and arid zones with dry land cultivation, fluvial shores with traditional extensive steppes like Las Planetas, level and arid zones with dry land cultivation, fluvial shores with traditional irrigable, and mountain ranges with typical Mediterranean vegetation. irrigable, and mountain ranges with typical Mediterranean vegetation.

• The economic structure of the area is complex. The agrarian sector and the level of employment in this sector is in The economic structure of the area is complex. The agrarian sector and the level of employment in this sector is in decline. Nevertheless, the agro-alimentary industry is acquiring more and more importance: olive oil (protected by decline. Nevertheless, the agro-alimentary industry is acquiring more and more importance: olive oil (protected by the Denomination of Controlled Origin), olives for table, honey, fruits, elaborated meat (sausage), cheeses, wine, the Denomination of Controlled Origin), olives for table, honey, fruits, elaborated meat (sausage), cheeses, wine, pastry and salt meats of fish. pastry and salt meats of fish.

• . There is an industrial sector in growth formed by small and medium companies, concentrated in the bigger . There is an industrial sector in growth formed by small and medium companies, concentrated in the bigger towns, such as Andorra, Albalate del Arzobispo, Híjar and La Puebla de Híjar. The services sector is also in growth. towns, such as Andorra, Albalate del Arzobispo, Híjar and La Puebla de Híjar. The services sector is also in growth. The tourism is still developing, however taking in consideration the natural and cultural heritage the future looks The tourism is still developing, however taking in consideration the natural and cultural heritage the future looks promising. Many tourist come during the Eater period and a tourist attractions are the ancient archaeological promising. Many tourist come during the Eater period and a tourist attractions are the ancient archaeological Iberian time, within the Iberos Route in Aragón, the Cultural Park of the Martin River (with important cave Iberian time, within the Iberos Route in Aragón, the Cultural Park of the Martin River (with important cave paintings), or the variety of the ethnological heritage, with old festive traditions and a very established rural paintings), or the variety of the ethnological heritage, with old festive traditions and a very established rural culture. culture.

• The main objectives of ADIBAMA is to support the enterprises of the zone, the development of the agro-alimentary The main objectives of ADIBAMA is to support the enterprises of the zone, the development of the agro-alimentary sector and the growth of tourism from the patrimonial resources that the territory has.sector and the growth of tourism from the patrimonial resources that the territory has.

• The coalmines in Andorra and Ariño which at the moment are reforming, are disappearing like economic activity. The coalmines in Andorra and Ariño which at the moment are reforming, are disappearing like economic activity. Other natural resources of the area are clay and alabaster. For many years Bajo Martin was well-known in the Other natural resources of the area are clay and alabaster. For many years Bajo Martin was well-known in the world for its resources and the production of alabaster which was used for artistic purposes, decoration and lightsworld for its resources and the production of alabaster which was used for artistic purposes, decoration and lights

• There is an industrial sector in growth formed by small and medium companies, concentrated in the bigger towns, There is an industrial sector in growth formed by small and medium companies, concentrated in the bigger towns, such as Andorra, Albalate del Arzobispo, Híjar and La Puebla de Híjar. The sector services also is in growth. The such as Andorra, Albalate del Arzobispo, Híjar and La Puebla de Híjar. The sector services also is in growth. The tourism is still incipient, although with interesting perspective of growth based on their interesting natural and tourism is still incipient, although with interesting perspective of growth based on their interesting natural and cultural patrimony. As main tourist resources are possible to emphasize the Easter, the archaeological patrimony cultural patrimony. As main tourist resources are possible to emphasize the Easter, the archaeological patrimony of Iberian time, within the Iberos Route in Aragón, the Cultural Park of the Martin River (with important cave of Iberian time, within the Iberos Route in Aragón, the Cultural Park of the Martin River (with important cave paintings), or the variety of the ethnological patrimony, with old festive traditions and a rural culture very paintings), or the variety of the ethnological patrimony, with old festive traditions and a rural culture very establish. establish.

• Between the main objectives of ADIBAMA it is the support to the enterprises of the zone, the development of the Between the main objectives of ADIBAMA it is the support to the enterprises of the zone, the development of the agro-alimentary sector and the growth of the tourism from the patrimonial resources that the territory has.agro-alimentary sector and the growth of the tourism from the patrimonial resources that the territory has.

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• AGUJAMAAGUJAMA• Territory DataTerritory Data• Area (Kmq.) 3.558 KmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) Area (Kmq.) 3.558 KmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) 3,2 ab./kmqPopulation11.563 3,2 ab./kmqPopulation11.563

ab.ab.Number of MunicipalitiesNumber of Municipalities41 41 .. Low regions are perfect for developing high-quality tourism Low regions are perfect for developing high-quality tourism which is depended on clean, attractive quiet locations. For this reason, new tourist resources which is depended on clean, attractive quiet locations. For this reason, new tourist resources and high quality shops have opened up adapting to the particular needs of tourists. We can and high quality shops have opened up adapting to the particular needs of tourists. We can point out restaurants and small cosy hotels that are located throughout the region. These have point out restaurants and small cosy hotels that are located throughout the region. These have developed Maestrazgo and given Gùdar-Javalambre a new opportunity, making it a great place developed Maestrazgo and given Gùdar-Javalambre a new opportunity, making it a great place for tourists to enjoy nature and culture.for tourists to enjoy nature and culture.

• The area of Agujama is well-known because of its good farming foods heritage. Its economic The area of Agujama is well-known because of its good farming foods heritage. Its economic history led to the creation of a nutritious and good-quality cuisine, quite the opposite from the history led to the creation of a nutritious and good-quality cuisine, quite the opposite from the cuisine of big cities companies, caused by industrialisation of the food industry. This is because cuisine of big cities companies, caused by industrialisation of the food industry. This is because of a series of productions from small local factories. They are our producers attached to our of a series of productions from small local factories. They are our producers attached to our land and products and at the same time responsible for the customers. land and products and at the same time responsible for the customers.

• By taking care of the environment, the consumer will benefit from better tasting food, for By taking care of the environment, the consumer will benefit from better tasting food, for example meat products and cheeses from Tronchón, local wines, meat prepared with example meat products and cheeses from Tronchón, local wines, meat prepared with mushroom and olive oil, desserts and ice-creams. Speaking about delicacies, it is impossible mushroom and olive oil, desserts and ice-creams. Speaking about delicacies, it is impossible not to enjoy the D.O. ham and the black truffle from Tereul, major products of a region with not to enjoy the D.O. ham and the black truffle from Tereul, major products of a region with good food and eager to be visited by tourists.good food and eager to be visited by tourists.

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• ..• CYPRUSCYPRUS• Development Agency of LarnacaDevelopment Agency of Larnaca• Territory DataTerritory Data• Area (Kmq.) 8500 htPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) Area (Kmq.) 8500 htPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) 9,79 inh../KmqPopulation83.2409,79 inh../KmqPopulation83.240Number of MunicipalitiesNumber of Municipalities5151• The Leader+ area of the LAG of the Development Agency of Larnaca is the whole district of Larnaca, except the The Leader+ area of the LAG of the Development Agency of Larnaca is the whole district of Larnaca, except the

city of Larnaca, consisting of 3 Municipalities and 48 Communities. The district has mountainous and semi-city of Larnaca, consisting of 3 Municipalities and 48 Communities. The district has mountainous and semi-mountainous area, coastal and plain area.mountainous area, coastal and plain area.

• The Agency, in collaboration with 10 other institutions of the district, has been approved as a LAG under section The Agency, in collaboration with 10 other institutions of the district, has been approved as a LAG under section 4.2 of the EU programming period 2000-2006. The LAG 4.2 of the EU programming period 2000-2006. The LAG proceeded to the designing of the proceeded to the designing of the existing situation of the existing situation of the area and with proposals for improving and strengthening the whole area. Its study has finished and soon, after the area and with proposals for improving and strengthening the whole area. Its study has finished and soon, after the call for applications will be announced, it will apply for approval as a LAG for Leader actions.call for applications will be announced, it will apply for approval as a LAG for Leader actions.

• The main activities of the Agency as a LAG have been or are the following:The main activities of the Agency as a LAG have been or are the following:• Development of the agrotourism and the standardization of local traditional products.Development of the agrotourism and the standardization of local traditional products.• Formation of the Ladies Association of Rural Larnaca for the promotion of the Agrotourism and the Industrialization Formation of the Ladies Association of Rural Larnaca for the promotion of the Agrotourism and the Industrialization

of Local Traditional Products.of Local Traditional Products.• Organisation every year, in collaboration with the Union of Communities of Larnaca and the Ladies Association of Organisation every year, in collaboration with the Union of Communities of Larnaca and the Ladies Association of

Rural Larnaca, a rural festival about local traditional products Alerting the local population on leader matters and Rural Larnaca, a rural festival about local traditional products Alerting the local population on leader matters and preparing it for participation in leader activities.preparing it for participation in leader activities.

• ..• It has been approved by the Department of Agriculture as an Accredited Institution for providing technical and It has been approved by the Department of Agriculture as an Accredited Institution for providing technical and

advisory services to farmers, charging very low prices and having as a target to assist the farmers. The Agency advisory services to farmers, charging very low prices and having as a target to assist the farmers. The Agency helps continuously many farmers.helps continuously many farmers.

• The Agency, with its Agriculturist, provides advices and help about agriculture aspects to any citizen asking for The Agency, with its Agriculturist, provides advices and help about agriculture aspects to any citizen asking for such help. such help.

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• In collaboration with the Agriculture Department and not only it organizes many In collaboration with the Agriculture Department and not only it organizes many informative meetings in different places of the District of Larnaca, for various informative meetings in different places of the District of Larnaca, for various agriculture aspects.agriculture aspects.

• PORTUGALPORTUGAL• ADRACESADRACES• Territory dataTerritory data• Area (Kmq.) 3.738 kmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Area (Kmq.) 3.738 kmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) Km) 20,93 20,93

inh./kmqPopulation78.248 inh.inh./kmqPopulation78.248 inh.Number of Municipalities4ADRACES is located in Number of Municipalities4ADRACES is located in Beira Interior Sul and is characterized by a rich environment and heritage. This Beira Interior Sul and is characterized by a rich environment and heritage. This provides for the habitants a good environment and a high standard of life. It is a provides for the habitants a good environment and a high standard of life. It is a key area for agricultural products and the food sector, as well as high-quality key area for agricultural products and the food sector, as well as high-quality craftsmanship.craftsmanship.

• Located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsular; it offers natural landscapes and Located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsular; it offers natural landscapes and other factors favourable to tourism and leisure activities; a diversity of products other factors favourable to tourism and leisure activities; a diversity of products for tourism; a culture. of developing know-how and skills; a vast historical for tourism; a culture. of developing know-how and skills; a vast historical heritage; a diversified and well-established business fabric; know-how in heritage; a diversified and well-established business fabric; know-how in traditional quality products (cheese, salted ham, ); olives and the production of traditional quality products (cheese, salted ham, ); olives and the production of olive oil. The region’s main economic activities are: the food industry, mainly the olive oil. The region’s main economic activities are: the food industry, mainly the milk/cheese production and its derivatives, olives and olive oil, sausages and milk/cheese production and its derivatives, olives and olive oil, sausages and derivatives; home appliance products, cables and support services for commerce derivatives; home appliance products, cables and support services for commerce and industry.and industry.

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• ADRUSEADRUSE• Territory dataTerritory data• Area (Kmq.) 1230,16 kmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Area (Kmq.) 1230,16 kmqPopulation Density (inh/sq. Km) Km) 50,89 inh./kmqPopulation106688 50,89 inh./kmqPopulation106688

ab.ab.Number of MunicipalitiesNumber of Municipalities55• The area of intervention of ADRUSE includes 5 municipalities, in total 93 villages The area of intervention of ADRUSE includes 5 municipalities, in total 93 villages

(29 of Seia; 22 of Celorico da Beira; 16 of Fornos de Algodres and 4 of Manteigas). This (29 of Seia; 22 of Celorico da Beira; 16 of Fornos de Algodres and 4 of Manteigas). This territory is an area of 1230 km2 and has got 62865 inhabitants (CENSUS 2001), having a territory is an area of 1230 km2 and has got 62865 inhabitants (CENSUS 2001), having a population density of 51,11 inhabitants for km2.population density of 51,11 inhabitants for km2.

• River Mondego and the Mountain Serra de Estrela dominate in the territory. The River Mondego and the Mountain Serra de Estrela dominate in the territory. The river Mondego arrives from the monucipality of Gouveia and separates two municipalities: river Mondego arrives from the monucipality of Gouveia and separates two municipalities: Gouveia and Manteigas and crosses through the Celorico da Beira and Fornos de Algodres. Gouveia and Manteigas and crosses through the Celorico da Beira and Fornos de Algodres. 40820 hectares of forest covers the Mountain of Estrela. The valley of Mondego (River 40820 hectares of forest covers the Mountain of Estrela. The valley of Mondego (River Mondego) has got the best lands of cultivation and a significant 17292 hectares of agricultural Mondego) has got the best lands of cultivation and a significant 17292 hectares of agricultural area.area.

• The Mountain of Estrela, an isolated plateaus, is the most important Portuguese mountain, The Mountain of Estrela, an isolated plateaus, is the most important Portuguese mountain, located between lands of Zêzere (another river which is born in the “Estrela”) and Mondego. located between lands of Zêzere (another river which is born in the “Estrela”) and Mondego. The North and South of Portugal is divided by the Cordilheira Central Mountain; characterized The North and South of Portugal is divided by the Cordilheira Central Mountain; characterized by the Mediterranean,by the Mediterranean,

• Atlantic and Continental climate which influences vegetation and other aspects of Atlantic and Continental climate which influences vegetation and other aspects of the territory.the territory.

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• The population of the territory is decreasing. In the period between 1991 and 2001 the population has decreased with 4244 The population of the territory is decreasing. In the period between 1991 and 2001 the population has decreased with 4244 inhabitants.inhabitants.

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• Contact information:Contact information:• ITALYITALYCOGAL Monte Poro – Serre VibonesiViale Affaccio, IV Traversa n. 9 89900 Vibo ValentiaTel. +39 0963 991312COGAL Monte Poro – Serre VibonesiViale Affaccio, IV Traversa n. 9 89900 Vibo ValentiaTel. +39 0963 991312 Fax +39 0963 94413Email Fax +39 0963 94413Email

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• THE TRANSNATIONAL PROJECTTHE TRANSNATIONAL PROJECT• Network for the marketing of local productsNetwork for the marketing of local products• and rural tourismand rural tourism• The “network for the marketing of local products and rural tourism” is the collective transnational cooperation project between several Local The “network for the marketing of local products and rural tourism” is the collective transnational cooperation project between several Local

Action Groups (LAGs), as part of the EC Leader + Initiative.Action Groups (LAGs), as part of the EC Leader + Initiative.• The LAGs involved come from six different European countries: Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus. In addition, there is an The LAGs involved come from six different European countries: Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus. In addition, there is an

external partner, from Romania, who was invited to participate in this project, with the aid of financing from other EC programmes.external partner, from Romania, who was invited to participate in this project, with the aid of financing from other EC programmes.• The aim of the transnational cooperation project is to promote, support and recognise the growth of local, inter-territorial and transnational The aim of the transnational cooperation project is to promote, support and recognise the growth of local, inter-territorial and transnational

cooperation in order to achieve mass production which will enable these products to enter the market and increase their market share.cooperation in order to achieve mass production which will enable these products to enter the market and increase their market share.• In particular, these interventions are aimed at rural tourism and local products, whether farm produce or artisan handcrafts, with regular In particular, these interventions are aimed at rural tourism and local products, whether farm produce or artisan handcrafts, with regular

support for the producers.support for the producers.• The objectives of the transnational project are to:The objectives of the transnational project are to:• Improve the quality standards of the current rural economic system;Improve the quality standards of the current rural economic system;• Promote integrated tourist packages, combining local products, culture and tradition;Promote integrated tourist packages, combining local products, culture and tradition;• Market “hamper baskets” of local products, identifying ways to promote the culture of the “Mediterranean Diet” as both Market “hamper baskets” of local products, identifying ways to promote the culture of the “Mediterranean Diet” as both

beneficial to health and to the quality of life;beneficial to health and to the quality of life;• Promote the diffusion of Information Technology and e-Commerce in rural areas;Promote the diffusion of Information Technology and e-Commerce in rural areas;• Set up long distance training courses primarily based on themes of common interest, such as the management and Set up long distance training courses primarily based on themes of common interest, such as the management and

administration of development projects, local activity and tourist marketing;administration of development projects, local activity and tourist marketing;• Enforce environmental preservation and development of alternative energy sources;Enforce environmental preservation and development of alternative energy sources;• Promote the historical, cultural and environmental heritage;Promote the historical, cultural and environmental heritage;• Raise the awareness of the services and the quality of rural tourism.Raise the awareness of the services and the quality of rural tourism.• Between now and 2008, the project aims to carry out several activities with the aim of achieving the proposed objectives:Between now and 2008, the project aims to carry out several activities with the aim of achieving the proposed objectives:• Develop the activities implemented within the framework of the Leader II initiative;Develop the activities implemented within the framework of the Leader II initiative;• Identify which products to promote in the hamper baskets;Identify which products to promote in the hamper baskets;• Organise and structure the supply of products in line with the high quality standards;Organise and structure the supply of products in line with the high quality standards;• Draw up trade and exchange agreements and import-export links;Draw up trade and exchange agreements and import-export links;• Promote and broaden transnational cooperation activity;Promote and broaden transnational cooperation activity;• Carry out internships, workshops and seminars among those involved in local development and Carry out internships, workshops and seminars among those involved in local development and

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• expand methodologies to create and develop enterprises in the rural tourism sector;expand methodologies to create and develop enterprises in the rural tourism sector;• Put into practice a concerted action to promote and market rural tourism products and services;Put into practice a concerted action to promote and market rural tourism products and services;• Participate in international exhibitions and fairs, events to promote local culture and publish promotional material.Participate in international exhibitions and fairs, events to promote local culture and publish promotional material.• The beneficiaries of the current project are agricultural farms and enterprises, rural tourism enterprises, non-agricultural enterprises (SMEs The beneficiaries of the current project are agricultural farms and enterprises, rural tourism enterprises, non-agricultural enterprises (SMEs

and handicraft businesses), tourist enterprises, economic operators, local organisations and tourist operators.and handicraft businesses), tourist enterprises, economic operators, local organisations and tourist operators.• The expected results of the cooperation project are the following:The expected results of the cooperation project are the following:• An exchange of good practises to foster a deeper understanding between the partners, the improvement of common work, An exchange of good practises to foster a deeper understanding between the partners, the improvement of common work,

the strengthening of the partnership, which could already be considered as permanent;the strengthening of the partnership, which could already be considered as permanent;• A further extension of the local network to other enterprises in order to create a system of mass-production for the product A further extension of the local network to other enterprises in order to create a system of mass-production for the product

that will be marketed;that will be marketed;• The development of firms operating in the areas targeted in the project;The development of firms operating in the areas targeted in the project;• The creation of new tourist itineraries;The creation of new tourist itineraries;• The offer of rural tourist packages;The offer of rural tourist packages;• The development of gastronomic, cultural, environmental and traditional resources;The development of gastronomic, cultural, environmental and traditional resources;• The setting up of various associations on the territories involved;The setting up of various associations on the territories involved;• The establishment of common instruments at a transnational level.The establishment of common instruments at a transnational level.• The aim of the project is to create a stable framework for a lasting collaboration, currently, as part of the Initiative Leader +, we intend to The aim of the project is to create a stable framework for a lasting collaboration, currently, as part of the Initiative Leader +, we intend to

carry out the following activities by 2008, some of which have already been completed:carry out the following activities by 2008, some of which have already been completed:• Establish the EEIG’s constitution (European Economic Interest Grouping), which was founded in July 2005;Establish the EEIG’s constitution (European Economic Interest Grouping), which was founded in July 2005;• Participate in 2 international exhibition fairs in order to promote local products (at the Salone del Gusto in Turin, October 2006) and to Participate in 2 international exhibition fairs in order to promote local products (at the Salone del Gusto in Turin, October 2006) and to

promote rural tourism and agritourism (at the Salón Internacional del Turismo in Barcelona, April 2008);promote rural tourism and agritourism (at the Salón Internacional del Turismo in Barcelona, April 2008);• Organise 2 workshops, 1 for marketing for operators and another for tour operators working in rural tourism and agritourism Organise 2 workshops, 1 for marketing for operators and another for tour operators working in rural tourism and agritourism

in order to increase the interest among operators in this sector;in order to increase the interest among operators in this sector;• Organise 4 themed seminars for operators in the sectors involved in the project of transnational cooperation to deal with the Organise 4 themed seminars for operators in the sectors involved in the project of transnational cooperation to deal with the

themes of rural tourism, agritourism, local products, the wine sector and wine making and organic products;themes of rural tourism, agritourism, local products, the wine sector and wine making and organic products;• Participate at a international training workshop in Brussels;Participate at a international training workshop in Brussels;• Create 2 themed types of tourist packages – one dedicated to wine and food and the other to rural tourism;Create 2 themed types of tourist packages – one dedicated to wine and food and the other to rural tourism;• Publish promotional materials, in particular 5 guides for local products and for rural tourism;Publish promotional materials, in particular 5 guides for local products and for rural tourism;• Publish in specialist magazines;Publish in specialist magazines;• Promote the use of information technology in the areas covered by the network through the creation of an intranet between Promote the use of information technology in the areas covered by the network through the creation of an intranet between

the operators in the network from the 6 different countries.the operators in the network from the 6 different countries.

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• ALTRE ATTIVITA’ REALIZZATE:ALTRE ATTIVITA’ REALIZZATE:• FURTHER ACTIVITIES ALREADY FURTHER ACTIVITIES ALREADY

CARRIED OUT:CARRIED OUT:n. 1 Fiera: “ Slow Food” – Torino - Italian. 1 Fiera: “ Slow Food” – Torino - Italian. 1 workshop n. 1 workshop SUL TURISMO RURALESUL TURISMO RURALE – – CRETE CRETE n. 1 seminario per operatori del turismo rurale Cabria – ITALYn. 1 seminario per operatori del turismo rurale Cabria – ITALYn. 1 Seminario: Prodotti locali tradizione e modernità - Guveja PORTUGALn. 1 Seminario: Prodotti locali tradizione e modernità - Guveja PORTUGAL

n. 1 Exhibition: “Slow Food” Tourin - Italyn. 1 Exhibition: “Slow Food” Tourin - Italyn. 1 workshop about rural tourism – CRETE n. 1 workshop about rural tourism – CRETE n. 1 seminar for rural tourism operators – Calabria – ITALYn. 1 seminar for rural tourism operators – Calabria – ITALYn. 1 Seminar: Local Products Tradition and modernity– Guveja PORTUGALn. 1 Seminar: Local Products Tradition and modernity– Guveja PORTUGAL

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• ATTIVITA’ IN FASE DI ATTIVITA’ IN FASE DI REALIZZAZIONE:REALIZZAZIONE:

• Diffusione tecnologie informatiche ( entro dicembre 2007)Diffusione tecnologie informatiche ( entro dicembre 2007)• n. 2 Cataloghi: 1 sul turismo rurale e 1 sui prodotti localin. 2 Cataloghi: 1 sul turismo rurale e 1 sui prodotti locali• N. 1 workshop (entro giugno 2008)N. 1 workshop (entro giugno 2008)• N. 4 pubblicazioni sulla Parliament Regional Review ( entro giugno 2008)N. 4 pubblicazioni sulla Parliament Regional Review ( entro giugno 2008)• N. 1 Fiera internazionale – Barcellona – Spagna ( entro giugno 2008)N. 1 Fiera internazionale – Barcellona – Spagna ( entro giugno 2008)• N. 1 seminario (entro giugno 2008)N. 1 seminario (entro giugno 2008)

• Delivery of informatics technologies ( by December 2007)Delivery of informatics technologies ( by December 2007)• n. 2 Samples: 1 about Rural tourism e 1 about local products ( by December 2007)n. 2 Samples: 1 about Rural tourism e 1 about local products ( by December 2007)• N. 1 workshop ( by June 2008)N. 1 workshop ( by June 2008)• N. 4 puplications in the Parliament Regional Review ( by June 2008)N. 4 puplications in the Parliament Regional Review ( by June 2008)• N. 1 international Exhibition – Barcelona – Spain ( by June 2008)N. 1 international Exhibition – Barcelona – Spain ( by June 2008)• N. 1 seminar ( by June 2008).N. 1 seminar ( by June 2008).

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• CONCLUSIONE PROGETTO:CONCLUSIONE PROGETTO:• GIUGNO 2008GIUGNO 2008

• THE PROJECT WILL BE CONCLUDED THE PROJECT WILL BE CONCLUDED BY DECEMBER 2008BY DECEMBER 2008

Title of presentation

Documents

regional and trans

rural areas

the trans

culture and traditiontrading

supporting and generating

commerce and dissemination

alimentary and handicrafts

the cultural