Good Practice database

Sweden’s National Rural Network has set up thematic working groups to improve and encourage the role of rural stakeholders in the delivery of rural development activity.

Developing an approach to risk assessment for RDPs in Ireland.

Poland’s RDP allocated a ‘lump sum’ funding package for LEADER Local Actions Groups to help them prepare their Local Development Strategies for the 2014-2020 period.

Setting up the first transnational LEADER region in Europe, thus allowing the elaboration of a common strategy between LAGs, and include provisions for more sound financial management of and implementation of TNC projects.

An initiative to promote young farmers participation entrepreneurship and innovation for sustainable rural areas

A dedicated communications campaign to promote the launch of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) in Finland.

An example on how the process of preparing a local development strategy was used for stakeholder consultation on key rural development issues.

A pilot programme in Scotland on Public Procurement led to new opportunities and markets for Scottish SMEs.

Producers in Scotland saw the opportunity to link together their activities to encourage greater visitor numbers to rural destinations by creating a network of artisan chocolatiers.