Why LEADER? LEADER is an innovative approach developed to enable local communities to participate in their own local development processes.
Development plans decided at regional or national level are implemented with a top-down approach. On the other hand, LEADER, which is an area-based and bottom-to-top approach; It started as the practice of “bringing together” resources, stakeholders, different development ideas and projects at the local level and proved to be an ideal implementation tool.
This approach means that local actors participate in the decision-making processes regarding the projects to be implemented and the strategies to be implemented in their local regions. In this context; partnerships called local action groups (LAGs) are encouraged to be set up by the representatives of public, private and non-governmental organizations.
Public-private partnership and implementation of LDS can strengthen regional harmony and contribute to the long-term sustainable development of a region.
How Does LEADER Operate?
LEADER has been planned to be an effective tool for local development. It works based on the idea that the needs of the local can be best determined and solved by the local actors themselves.
That is why, the activities in LEADER are planned by Local Action Groups (LAG). Each LAG prepares a Local Development Strategy (LDS) for its field of work.
LAG is a group of stakeholders living in rural areas that come together for the preparation of the Local Development Strategy (LDS) and has the status of an association. LAG is a partnership of public, private sector and non-governmental organizations.
A LAG; consists of
- Local Public Authorities (Municipalities, Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation, Chambers)
- Private Sector (Natural person taxpayers, Farmers, Companies, Cooperatives and Unions)
- NGO (associations and foundations) representatives.
LEADER aims cooperation among the local action groups and to unite under the Rural Network to achieve this. It is based on implementing innovative actions and multi-sectoral designs when preparing strategies for development.
Local Development Strategy;
- is prepared by a LAG with a participatory approach.
- explains the solutions developed against local problems, local development goals, and the activities to be implemented to achieve these goals.
- Each LDS includes a financial plan showing disbursement amounts and sources of expenditure.
- The implementation period for the already submitted LDS’s is 3.5 years.
Where is LAG established?
A Local Action Group is established for an activity area that is rural and contains integrity in terms of economic activities. The activity area (in Turkey) is selected at the district level in order to ensure ease of management and identification. In the LAG field;
- Sufficient human resources and financial and economic resources should be provided
- Total population must be between 10,000 and 150,000 people
- The population of settlement areas included in LAG and LDS's should not be over 25,000.
- One area should not belong to more than one LAG; there should be a single partnership, strategy and area.
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Kızılhisar LAG, one of the Local Action Groups established in Denizli under the LEADER measure through the IPARD Managing Authority, visited the IPARD...;
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The staff of the General Directorate of Agricultural Reform, which acts as the Managing Authority, was in Burdur for the visit of the Local Action Group...;
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The staff of the General Directorate of Agricultural Reform, which acts as the Managing Authority, was in Denizli for the visit of the Local Action Group...;
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Within the scope of the LEADER measure, the Managing Authority encouraged the local public, private sector and non-governmental organizations to...;
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As the EU Structural Adjustment Management Authority team, in order to implement the LEADER Approach more effectively and efficiently, Local Action Groups were...;
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The staff of the General Directorate of Agricultural Reform, which acts as a Managing Authority, conducted field visits for Local Action Groups supported under...;
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The European Union Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance Rural Development Program (IPARD) “Implementation of Local Development Strategies - LEADER Approach”...;
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The staff of the General Directorate of Agricultural Reform, acting as the IPARD Managing Authority, conducts field visits to Local Action Groups supported...;
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in order to implement the LEADER Approach more effectively and to examine the current status of Local Action Groups (LAGs), the EU Structural Adjustment...;
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NEWS SUBHEADING IPARD Managing Authority visited Gökçeada-Eceabat-Bozcaada Local Action Group Association (GEBYEGDER) and Ayvacık Assos Local Action Group...;
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IPARD Managing Authority conducted a field visit in Cankiri province on October 17, 2022, to examine the Local Action Groups (LAG) operating within the scope of...;
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Within the scope of the LEADER measure, the Managing Authority encouraged the local public, private sector and non-governmental organizations to bring together...;
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Rural development, which is based on the goal of increasing the level of economic well-being and quality of life of the rural population, is important not only...;
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... ... On September 7, 2022, an information meeting was held by the General Directorate of Agricultural Reform, Department of Managing Authority for EU...;
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During his visit to Kastamonu, Deputy Minister Mr. İbrahim Yumaklı met with Serdar Kaptan, the President of Cide Local Action Group Association which is...;
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In 25 July 2022, Hilvan (Şanlıurfa) Local Action Group Coordinator Yusuf Yavuz visited Department of Managing Authority for EU Structural Adjustment. The...;
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With the IPARD II Programme amendments approved by the European Commission's letter dated 01.06.2022, the budget allocations for the years 2022 and 2023 have...;
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Bala Local Action Group which was established in 1st stage LEADER Measure implementation, has been visited by Head of EU Structural Adjustment Managing...;
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Ayaş LAG, which was established and supported by the help of LEADER Measure of IPARD, which gives opportunity to local people in order to construct their...;
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During the visits, communicated with the managers and experts of the LAGS, about the activities planned or ongoing of the LAG, IPARD III, National Rural Network...;
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The Kizilcahamam Local Action Group Association, which was established within the scope of IPARD, and the EU Structural Adjustment Management Authority LEADER...;
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An Information training for potential applicants who will intend to apply for the “Implementation of Local Development Strategies – LEADER Approach” measure for...;
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In the closing meeting, from Balıkesir, Burdur, Bursa, Çankırı, Elazığ, Erzincan, Giresun, Hatay, Isparta, Karaman, Kütahya, Mardin, Muş, Uşak and...;
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In order that LEADER Approach becomes prevalent, online opening meeting of the Project was held on 22nd February 2021 with the participation of 168...;
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In accordance with the 2. Activity of the project covering LEADER Promotion and Information activities, 8 pieces of E-newsletters have been prepared containing...;
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Within the Scope of Implementation of the LEADER Approach "Training of LPOs and Building the Infrastructure of Potential LAGs" which is the 4th Activity of the...;
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“Training of LPOs on Setting up of Potential LAG Structures”, which is the fourth activity of “Technical Assistance Project for Raising Awareness and Capacity...;
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In order to promote the LEADER Approach; targeting the the 1st and 2nd phase districts, in order to raise awareness of the local residents of the potential YEGs...;
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In order to spread the LEADER Approach; studies have been initiated to provide information about LEADER approach, to raise awareness, to ensure the preparation...;
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In order to promote LEADER approach, in the provinces of Balıkesir, Burdur, Bursa, Çankırı, Elazığ, Erzincan, Giresun, Hatay, Isparta, Karaman, Kütahya, Mardin,...;
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In order to extend the LEADER approach, the Project titled “Raising Awareness, Capacity Building and Establishment of LDS for New LAGs” has been launched in...;
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In order to roll out the LEADER Approach, a new Project has been initiated to increase awareness among and motivate local residents of potential LAGs to be...;
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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Bekir Pakdemirli attended the Second Stage LEADER Measure Local Action Groups Launching Meeting which will be...;
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Directorate of European Union Structural Adjustment and Managing Authority of the General Directorate of Agrarian Reform has initiated a new activity called...;
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In order to spread the LEADER Approach; the online training was organized in Balıkesir, Burdur, Bursa, Çankırı, Elazığ, Erzincan, Giresun, Hatay, Isparta,...;
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Within the scope of the LEADER Project carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry an "Online Launching Meeting for the Establishment of Local...;
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"Implementation of Local Development Strategies-LEADER Approach" is among the measures to be supported within the scope of the "Instrument for Pre-Accession...;
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"Implementation of Local Development Strategies-LEADER Approach" is among the measures to be supported within the scope of the Pre-Accession Assistance Rural...;
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...‘’Local Development Strategy Preparation and Implementation Training for the members of the Board of Directors of the Local Action Groups in Pilot and...;
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...The 1st Phase of the "Local Development Strategy Preparation and Implementation Training for the Members of the Board of Directors of LAG’s in Pilot and...;
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An international conference on "LEADER / FUTURE OF COMMUNITY-BASED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT" will be held jointly by Romania and Bulgaria on 5-7 October 2020....;
