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19/09/2011

Kilbride Parish Council

 Name / TitleKilbride Parish CouncilCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage County RoscommonTypeVoluntary group; Social enterprise Main activity / focus Undertaking initiatives to enhance the community life of the locality through development of social, educational and recreational services and facilities.Target beneficiaries / marketThe local population/local communityYear established1991 Current Funding source(s) (since it’s establishment): Department of Justice, Equality […]

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19/09/2011

Umgebindeland

  Name / TitleUmgebindelandCase Study RegionDirektionsbezirk Dresden (Germany)Geographical coverage Location: Rural town of ZittauGeographical coverage: Upper LusatiaTypeBusiness; Government; Project; Partnership Main activity / focus – Preservation of cultural heritage ‘Umgebinde house buildingtechnique’– Development of regional business cycles around this building technique– Historic documentation / knowledge transfer– Sustainable tourism– Cross-border cooperation DE-CZ-PL  Target beneficiaries / market – Inhabitants of Upper Lusatia […]

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19/09/2011

Krabat e.V.

 Name / Title Krabat e.V. (registered association) Case Study RegionDirektionsbezirk Dresden (Germany)Geographical coverage Location: Krabat-office in the Village of NebelschützGeographical coverage: Krabat-region between the towns of Bautzen, Kamenz and HoyerswerdaTypeBusiness; Voluntary Group Main activity / focus – Regional business cycle development with focus on tourism, regional food, renewable energies– Preservation of Sorbian cultural heritage and language– Re-construction of important […]

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19/09/2011

Bürgerwerkstatt Bad Muskau

Name / TitleBürgerwerkstatt Bad Muskau (Citizens’ Workshop Bad Muskau) Case Study RegionDirektionsbezirk Dresden (Germany)Geographical coverage Location: Rural town of Bad MuskauGeographical coverage: Upper LusatiaTypeVoluntary Group Main activity / focus – Enhance civic engagement in the rural town of Bad Muskau– Self-empowerment: Mobilize citizens to engage in local and regional development topics– Support local public stakeholders in planning processes– […]

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18/09/2011

Rural Development Association Portas Abertas

 Name / TitleRural Development Association Portas AbertasCase Study RegionComarca de Verín (Spain)Geographical coverage Headquarters in the municipality of Vilardevós. It covers the area of the ComarcaTypeNGO: it is an association integrated within the NGO COCEDER (Confederation of Rural Development Centres) Main activity / focus Portas Abertas has the objective of carrying out an integral programme of rural […]

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18/09/2011

MONTEVAL GDR-13 (LAG-LEADER)

Name / TitleMONTEVAL GDR-13 (LAG-LEADER)  Case Study RegionComarca de Verín (Spain)Geographical coverage Comarca de Verín (based in Verín) TypeFunding scheme Main activity / focus Design and execution of the LEADER programme 2007-2013, evaluation of the main possibilities, opportunities and needs of The Comarca as regards production, economy, environment, and social needs.Main operational lines:1. Diversification towards non farming activities2. Creation […]

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13/09/2011

Dzūkija Rural Development Partners‘ Association (Dzūkija LAG)

Name / Title Dzūkija Rural Development Partners‘ Association (Dzūkija LAG) Case Study Region Alytus county (LT) Geographical coverage Lazdijai district municipality, Alytus county Type  Local action group (LAG) – voluntary group, partnership, advice service Main activity / focus  Dzūkija LAG is a voluntary alliance of NGOs, business sector organizations and public institutions, operating in the territory […]

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