“The development of rural areas in Moldova using the approach of LEADER/CLLD” Project overview 13.09.2018 Chisinau, Moldova

Main facts Name: "The development of rural areas in Moldova using the approach of LEADER/CLLD" Duration: 03.09.2018-30.06.2020 Partners: IDIS, LAG Tartu Rural Development Association (main applicant) and LAG Pärn Bay Partnership Donor: Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (development co-operation program) Budget: 216 905 EUR (MFA support 205 905)

Background information Follow-up of the project "The introduction and implementation of community-led local development (CLLD) principles in Moldova” (2016-2018) Social inclusion is an important aspect of LEADER/CLLD, the possibilities to enhance the entrepreneurship of women and youth Activities are based on Estonian-Moldovan development co-operation country strategy (support to Moldovan rural development by sharing Estonian experiences) and Moldovan Strategy of Agriculture and Rural Development 2014-2020 (pilot action in activity plan, creation of local action groups).

Main activities Grant-calls in Ungheni and Stefan Voda LAGs (January 2019-March 2019 and January 2020- March 2020), preparative activities, project implementation, monitoring & evaluation, adaption Social media training for LAGs (late 2018) Staff exchange program for IDIS Viitorul staff members (mid-2019) Business-ideas marketplace in Moldova, October 2019 Wrap-up seminar, June 2020

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