Transcript PILOTAŻOWY PROGRAM LEADER+ W POLSCE (2004

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Department of Rural Development
LEADER+ TYPE MEASURE
IN POLAND
International Conference:
„Future of European Rural Development”
Cracow, 29.11.2005 – 01.12.2005
Measure objective
The objective of the measure implementation is to stimulate
local initiatives for rural areas’ development – create of
Integrated Rural Development Strategy (IRDS), build public
– private partnerships (Local Action Groups – LAGs) and
undertake actions by the above to develop and promote a
region.
The Leader + pilot program measure allows for a better usage
of rural areas development potential, improvement of their
competitiveness as a place to live and run a business and it
contributes to activating of and the cooperation of local
communities.
Eligible expenditures – Scheme I
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information, training and promotional activities designed
to stimulate inhabitants and organisations active in rural
areas into participating in the strategy planning process,
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preparation of rural development strategies and technical
support for their preparation in particular analyses, expert
appraisals, consultation support, studies, etc.,
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advisory and experts services relating to Local Action
Groups (LAGs) creation.
Eligible expenditures – Scheme II
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operational activities of the LAGs,
promotion and information on the assumptions and methods
of implementing rural development strategies,
training and advisory assistance in preparing and
implementing projects that are compliant with a rural
development strategy,
preparation of analyses and documents related to the
detailed planning of investments and creating new products
and services in accordance with the assumptions of a rural
development strategy,
organisation of events aimed at promoting the region in
particular its products, services, culture, art, etc.,
co-operation and exchange of experience between LAGs on
the national and international level among the LAGs with
regard to implementation of strategies and organization of
LAGs activities.
Institutional structure of LEADER in
Poland
Managing Authority
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Implementing Institution
Foundation of Assistance
Programmes for Agriculture
(FAPA)
Final Beneficiary
Agency of Restructuring
and Modernization
of Agriculture (ARMA)
Beneficiaries:
Scheme I: local governments of rural and urban-rural gminas or their
associations, legal entities: foundations, associations, unions of
associations and other NGO having legal entities
Scheme II: Local Action Groups (LAGs)
Aid amount for LEADER in Poland (2004-2006)
Total financial support for measure:
Scheme I:
Scheme II:
European Union financial support – total:
Scheme I:
Scheme II:
Domestic financial support – total:
Scheme I:
Scheme II:
18,750 MEUR
5,575 MEUR
13,175 MEUR
15,000 MEUR
4,500 MEUR
10,500 MEUR
3,750 MEUR
1,075 MEUR
2,675 MEUR
Share of public funds as percentage of total funds - 100%
EU share of public funds as percentage of total funds - 80%
Domestic share of public funds as percentage of total funds-20%
Framework for Integrated Rural
Development Strategy (IRDS)
I. Characteristics of the LAG as an institution responsible for the
implementation of IRDS.
II. Diagnostic of the IRDS area:
II.1. Characteristics of the area (territorial extention of the area and geographical,
environmental and natural conditions, cultural heritage, historical heritage)
II.2. Demographic and economic potential of the area (characteristics of the
inhabitants of the area, development of the rural infrastructure: social
infrastructure, technical infrastructure)
II.3. Rationale of the IRDS area cohesion.
III. Currently implemented initiatives/projects within the IRDS area.
IV. SWOT analysis of the IRDS area.
V. IRDS – objectives and budget:
V.1. Priority themes and measures of the IRDS
V.2. Reasons for selection the priority theme and priority measures
V.3. Partnership
V.4. Financing methods of the IRDS.
VI. Impact of the IRDS implementation on the region development.
VII. Connections of the IRDS with the NDP 2004-2006.
VIII. Promotion and informing about a project and IRDS.
Specifities of LEADER in Poland
Shorter time of programming: 2004-2006,
„LEADER+ type measure” aimed at prepearing to LEADER
Inititaive implementation in the period of 2007-2013,
2 schemes of implementation,
Program structured around:
- action 1: integrated territorial rural development strategies
- action 3: networking
Information
information service: LEADERwieści
(internet website: www.minrol.gov.pl)
Rural development policy in the European
Union - 2007-2013
Rural development
One rural development programme
(previous II pillar of CAP and part of the
structural policy for rural areas and
agriculture)
European Agricultural Fund for Rural
Development
(previous Guidance + Guarantee)
Common Agricultural Policy
Export refunds
to third countries
Intervention measures
to regulate agricultural markets
Direct payments
Agricultural Fund for Guarantee
(previous Guarantee)
Rural development policy
Guarantee
II pillar of CAP
(RDP)
Guidance
Structural policy
(SOP)
Operational Programme for Rural Development
- European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
Rural development policy 2007-2013
Improving the competitiveness
of the agricultural and forestry sector
Min 10%
Min 10%
The quality of life in rural areas
and diversification of the rural economy
Min 25%
Improving the environment
and the countryside
LEADER approach – min 2,5% (5%)
LEADER axis within the OP RD
2007-2013 (proposal)
Measures to be implemented within the OP
RD 2007-2013 by the LEADER axis
- Encouragement of tourism activities
- Basic services for the economy and rural population
- Training and information
The Leader approach shall comprise at least
the following elements:
a) area-based local development strategies intended for
well-identified sub-regional rural territories;
b) local public-private partnerships (hereinafter called "Local
Action Groups");
c) bottom-up approach with a decision-making power for
local action groups concerning the elaboration and
implementation of local development strategies;
d) multi-sectoral design and implementation of the strategy
based on the interaction between actors and projects of
different sectors of the local economy;
e) implementation of innovative approaches;
f) implementation of cooperation projects;
g) networking of local partnerships.
Institutions involved in the LEADER axis
implementation
Managing Authority (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development)
Paying Agency (Agency of Restructuring and Modernization of
Agriculture (ARMA) – payment function, accountancy, payment acceptation, control of
LAGs and beneficiaries.
Marshal Offices – formal verification on a stage of pre-selection and choosing of LAGs,
preparing of Regional Leader Committee (RLC) statute, chairmanship of RLC, forwarding
correct application forms of LAGs to Managing Authority (MA), information and promotion.
Local Action Groups (LAGs) – responsible for implementation, as required by MA:
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Verification of application forms for support,
Making a ranking list of projects,
Contracting with benficiaries (after possitive opinion of RLC),
Verification of application forms for payment,
Authorization of payments,
Control of project realization,
Monitoring and reporting a realization of implemented actions,
Raporting irregularities,
Information and promotion.
Regional Leader Committee (RLC)
Thank you for your attention