Mara Lai ENRD CP, Birštonas, November 15th, 2013 EAFRD: SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS

Collecting background information at national level (14 MS) In-depth analysis of six RDPs: Collection of case studies – 42 from 15 MS and Norway

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5 Young Farmers Rural Youth Examples of Targeting Youth Age-related eligibility criteria Youth as a priority throughout the RDP (SE) Youth prioritised through selection criteria Examples: Axis 1 on the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sector: -Setting up young farmers (112) -Vocational training (111) -Modernisation of agricultural holdings (121) -Early retirement (113) -Adding value to agricultural and forestry products (123) Axis 3 on the quality of life and diversification -Diversification into non-agricultural activities (311) -Business creation (312) -Tourism activities (313) -Basic services for the economy … (321) -Village renewal (322) -Conservation and upgrading of rural heritage (323)

 Promote rural life and rural areas to young people  Implement activities for children and youth  Encouraging Youth ownership in RD  Entrepreneurship, vocational skills and young farmers  Promote the involvement of youth in local decision-making

KEYS TO SUCCESS Full-time youth coach Sufficient financial resources Cooperation and exchange between LAGs Resources allocated for networking Communicati on of results to the general public Involvement of local communities

2012: Youth engagement officer recruted Engaging young people in business and training 13 youth projects implemented

9  Complex administrative procedure  Lack of flexibility from the MA  Quality of projects implemented vs quantity and budget  Involving young people as project promoters  Long term commitment to involve young people  Targeted assistance to project delivery  Improving networking with young people  Involving youth in the preparation of the LDS

 Promoted by the Presidency of Tuscany region –  Main aim: invest in the future independence, entrepreneurship and leadership of young people  Six main areas of activities: Internships Housing Volunteer Civilian Service Employment Entrepreneurship Education and Training 334 M€ ESFERDFEAFRD M112; M121; M311

11 Preferences for young people in the selection of projects Info points at local level Strategy at regional level Initial results:  Training:  55% of participants found a job after 6 months  60% after 12 months  Interniship  83% of participants found a job after 6 months

Preliminary Outcomes 12 - Lack of policy focus - Complex administrative procedures - Aid intensity is not adequate - Lack of youth organisations, capacity, and involvement - More research on rural youth - Improve dialogue, cooperation and exchange and coordination - Make application procedures and controls adequate - Increase capacity building of youth, improve communication and demonstration of achievements - Improve involvement of youth: projects by and for youth Constraints Suggestions for improvement

Youth and Young farmers gateway: young-farmers-gateway/en/youth-and-young-farmers-gateway_en.cfmhttp://enrd.ec.europa.eu/themes/youth-and- young-farmers-gateway/en/youth-and-young-farmers-gateway_en.cfm Where to find information in the ENRD website?

EU Youth strategy EU Youth strategy Youth in action Youth in action Lifelong learning programme Lifelong learning programme Comenius for schools Comenius for schools Erasmus for higher education Erasmus for higher education Leonardo da Vinci for training Leonardo da Vinci for training PROGRESS programme PROGRESS programme Sources of funding for Youth