Community development strategy for Mesarya area through LEADER approach

Community development strategy for Mesarya area

through LEADERapproach

Roland HAMEL – ASP FranceYenierenkoy on 5th June 2013

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Presentation

The LEADER approach in the northern part of Cyprus

Partnership as key principle of the LEADER approach

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The LEADER approach in the northern part of Cyprus

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General principles

A RURAL AREA--Homogeneous from geographic Homogeneous from geographic and socio/economic point of viewand socio/economic point of view-With sufficient human resources -With sufficient human resources to set up a LDSto set up a LDS

PARTNERSHIP--MayorsMayors-Muhtars-Muhtars-NGOs-NGOs-Representative of private sector-Representative of private sector-Representative of central bodies-Representative of central bodies

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

--Bottom up approachBottom up approach- Multisectoral and integrated- Multisectoral and integrated

Trilogy of sustainable development

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Leader LAGs – the state of play

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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.

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The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus

General overview of the TCc RDP

TCc Rural Development Plan 2008-2013

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

Implemented through

Call for Proposals

Axis 2

Conservation and enhancing the

natural heritage

Axis 3

Improving the living conditions

in rural areas

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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

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The LEADER approach in northern part of 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

Specific objectives of the axis 4 in N-Cyprus

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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.

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The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus

Retour

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The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus

4.1-Skills acquisition & animation with a view to preparing & implementing a LDS

06/2008 04/201010/2009 July 2012

Study Tours in Belgium and Sardinia

July 2011

RDP drafting processLDS drafting

process

Data collection/SWOT meetingSectorial meeting

03/2011

Rural profile meetingStrategic Workshops

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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

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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

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Partnershipas key principle of the

LEADER approach

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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.

From a partnership focus on programme towards a partnership focus on project

Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach

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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.

Advantage of the partnership

Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach

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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

Advantage of the partnership

Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach

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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

Keys of a successful partnership

Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach

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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

Keys of a successful partnership

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The partnership is a source of innovation

Different parners

Sensitivities

Point of view

InterestMobilisation

capacity

Expertise

Associate

allows

Enhance view of the

territoriesNew

association of ideas Mature

projects

Effective implementation

Sustainibility of actions

Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach