Leader+ Observatory Seminar The Legacy of Leader+ at local level: Building the future of rural areas April 2007 Cap Corse, Nebbiù è Custera, Corse, FRANCE Mini-plenary G - Case Study: LAG In Loco, Portugal Miguel Velez European Commission

On the Spot/In Loco

Leader as an Engine for Development Leader is the Keyword for rural development From Leader I …Leader II... Leader +… The start up A network of local development agents: the basis for a good connection with the territory A good (and up to date) diagnosis of the territory

Leader as an Engine for Development The local governance The partnership of the GAL The actions Integration, Integration, Integration With local partners and local policies

Leader as an Engine for Development Information Animation Training Capacity building Accomplishing, Materializing Actions

Leader as an Engine for Development The development of partnership at local level Qualifying the GAL The Interface Between local and regional structures The Articulation with Different Programmes and Financing bodies