Community development strategy for Mesarya area through LEADER approach Roland HAMEL – ASP France Yenierenkoy on 5 th June 2013

2 Presentation  The LEADER approach in the northern part of Cyprus  Partnership as key principle of the LEADER approach

3 The LEADER approach in the northern part of Cyprus

4 General principles A RURAL AREA -Homogeneous from geographic and socio/economic point of view -With sufficient human resources to set up a LDS PARTNERSHIP -Mayors -Muhtars-NGOs -Representative of private sector -Representative of central bodies LOCAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY -Bottom up approach - Multisectoral and integrated Trilogy of sustainable development

5 Leader LAGs – the state of play 5

6 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.

7 The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus  General overview of the TCc RDP TCc Rural Development Plan 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

8 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

9 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

10 The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus Implementation process of the LEADER approach in North Cyprus  Identification of Pilot rural areasareas  Strengthening a partnership dialogue with the local stakeholders ;  Designing Local Development Strategies based on two principles:principles Bottom up approach; Multi-sectorial and integrated approaches.

11 The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus Retour

12 The LEADER approach in northern part of Cyprus 4.1-Skills acquisition & animation with a view to preparing & implementing a LDS 06/200804/201010/2009July 2012 Study Tours in Belgium and Sardinia July 2011 RDP drafting process LDS drafting process Data collection/SWOT meeting Sectorial meeting 03/2011 Rural profile meeting Strategic Workshops

13 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

14 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

15 Partnership as key principle of the LEADER approach

16  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

17  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

18  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

19  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

20  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 Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach

21 The partnership is a source of innovation Different parners Sensitivities Point of view Interest Mobilisation capacity Expertise Associate allows Enhance view of the territories New association of ideas Mature projects Effective implementation Sustainibility of actions Partnership as key principle of the LEADER Approach