To involve persons who have second home in rural areas Kristine Hindriks Ministry of Agriculture/ Rural Development Department

Challenge of rural areas Constant outmigration of labour and young people reduces the possibilities for re-occupation of human resources, deepens the low exploitation of existing infrastructure and therefore reduces the abilities of independent operation of those areas.

Rural areas Rural area comprises 82 % of the territory of Estonia 48 % of population is living in rural areas.

How to make community „bigger“. Integrate relatives Prandi village example Invite new people „Maale elama“ initiative Different support for families to live in rural areas.

Opportunity well integrated Kõpu villages on island of Dagö. Dagö is summer residence of musicans, composers and others Tenfold villages on Kõpu peninsula Village history books have been published Yearly village days arranged by one village where residing musicians contribute with perfomances.

Rural development plan of Estonia funded from EAFRD (European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development ) (85%) budget of Estonia (15%)

Funding

RDP 2014–2020 Priorities

RDP priorities for Estonia Priority 6: promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas.

6 Priorities of current RDP 1.fostering knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry, and rural areas 2.enhancing farm viability and competitiveness of all types of agriculture in all regions and promoting innovative farm technologies and the sustainable management of forests 3.promoting food chain organisation, including processing and marketing of agricultural products, animal welfare and risk management in agriculture,

Priorities… 4.restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry, 5.promoting resource efficiency and supporting the shift towards a low carbon and climate resilient economy in agriculture, food and forestry sectors, 6.promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas,

PRIORITY 6 promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas (a)facilitating diversification, creation and development of small enterprises, as well as job creation; (b) fostering local development in rural areas; (c)enhancing the accessibility, use and quality of information and communication technologies (ICT) in rural areas.

Aim of LEADER measure for years Aim of the measure is balanced development rural areas by using LEADER principles.

LEADER as a measure. Main principles 1.Bottom-up approach 2.Area-based approach 3.Local partnership 4.Multi-sectoral integration 5.Networking 6.Innovation 7.Inter-territoral and international co- operation

Specific objectives are: To improve the competitiveness of the enterpreneurs To promote social inclusion To better use area specific possibilities, To find innovative solutions on local context. To improve local governance through involving different actors

Rural area rural municipalities; small towns – up to 4000 inhabitants; Cities without municipal status

LEADER There are 26 local action groups in Estonia. 100 % of rural area is covered

LEADER measure is divided into 4 sub- measures 1.Preparation of LEADER strategy 2.Implementing Local Development Strategy. 3.Co-operation 4.Animation and running cost of LAG

Beneficiaries: Enterpreneurs, Local governments, NGO-s Local Action Groups, foundations and 4 museums which are not NGO-s.

Maximum support and support rates: Maximum support up to euros for one project. For profit-making investments up to 60 % For projects not making any profit 90%

Thank you for your attention! Kristine Hindriks