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25/09/2011

Touristic Catalysts

Name / TitleTouristic CatalystsCase Study RegionWesterkwartier (NL)Geographical coverage Westerkwartier, part of the province of GroningenTypeProjectMain activity / focusStimulate collaboration and networking for tourism and recreation development in the WesterkwartierTarget beneficiaries / market Touristic entrepreneurs, NGOs and other parties, commercial and non-commercial, which are involved with tourism and recreation in the Westerkwartier Year established2008 (appointment ended in 2010)Current […]

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25/09/2011

Rural House

Name / TitleRural House (Dutch: Plattelandshuis)Case Study RegionWesterkwartier (NL)Geographical coverage Westerkwartier, part of the province of GroningenTypeProjectMain activity / focusInitiate and realize LEADER projects within the WesterkwartierTarget beneficiaries / market Rural development initiators in the Westerkwartier (Nature, Landscape & Environment, Civic & Community Development, SME support, culture & history, (multifunctional) agriculture, tourism and (agriculture). Year established2008Current Funding […]

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25/09/2011

Brug Toekomst

 Name / Title“Brug Toekomst”Case Study RegionWesterkwartier (NL)Geographical coverage Westerkwartier, part of the province of GroningenTypeProject; partnershipMain activity / focus Answer regional research questions through establishing link between education and regional development initiatives.  Target beneficiaries / market Publically funded “green” knowledge institutes (Wageningen University and Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Science), the national forest management agency (Staatsbosbeheer), nature […]

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25/09/2011

Kulturlandschaftsinitiative St. Wendeler Land

 Name / TitleKulturlandschaftsinitiative St. Wendeler LandCase Study RegionSaarlandGeographical coverage Administrative district of St. WendelTypeRegistered charitable association; advice service Main activity / focus The main focus is on preserving and further developing the cultural landscape ‚St. Wendeler Land’, protecting and using natural resources and the cultural heritage. Three spheres of activity have been characterized: awareness raising, local commodity […]

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19/09/2011

Teagasc

Name / TitleTeagasc – The Agriculture and Food Development AuthorityCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage National, with a range of county advisory centres and several research centres. It has 3 Advisory Offices in County Roscommon (Roscommon Town, Castlerea, and Boyle.TypeGovernment; training scheme; advice service; policy; project Main activity / focus Policy advice to government […]

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19/09/2011

Pobal

 Name / TitlePobalCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage NationalTypeGovernment; programme management; funding scheme; advice service; project Main activity / focus Assists communities and local agencies to undertake programmes that promote social inclusion and equality. Delivers a range of programmes (20 in total) on behalf of government. Those of most direct relevance to rural areas […]

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19/09/2011

Western Development Commission

Name / TitleWestern Development Commission Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage Regional, covering counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Clare.TypeGovernment; funding scheme; policy; research; projectMain activity / focusPolicy/Advisory – promotion of economic and social development in the west region.Target beneficiaries / marketPopulation of the west regionYear establishedLate 1990sCurrent Funding source(s)Department of […]

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19/09/2011

Roscommon Integrated Development Company Ltd.

Name / TitleRoscommon Integrated Development Company Ltd. Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage County RoscommonType Business; advice service; funding scheme; training scheme; projectMain activity / focusDelivery of the Rural Development Programme (RDP), EAFRD and the Local Community Development Programme (LCDP).Target beneficiaries / marketPopulation of County Roscommon Year established RIDC was constituted in 2009. Prior to this, […]

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19/09/2011

Border Midland West Regional Assembly (BMW)

 Name / TitleBorder Midland West Regional Assembly (BMW)Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage  Border Region: Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo;Midland Region: Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath;Western Region: Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.TypeGovernment; policy; funding scheme; advice service, researchMain activity / focus Management of EU Operational Programme (Structural Funds) for the regionTarget beneficiaries […]

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