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30/09/2011

Krajinski park Goričko

Name / TitleKrajinski park Goričko(English: Goričko Nature Park)Case Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage regional level: Pomurska region TypeInstitution (management of protected area)Main activity / focuProtecting the natural landscape of the Goričko areaTarget beneficiaries / marketregional environment; indirectly entire population of Pomurska (from the environmental perspective)Year established2003 Current Funding source(s)The initial idea for the establishment of the protected area(landscape park) […]

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30/09/2011

Moravske toplice z okolico

Name / TitleRaj za kolesarje; Moravske toplice z okolico (English: Pomurje on bike)Case Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverageregional level: Pomurska regioninternational level: Slovenia –  Hungary border areas TypeBusiness; projectMain activity / focusCreation and marketing of a new sustainable tourism product – biking trailsTarget beneficiaries / marketTourist Information Centre Moravske Toplice, caterers and suppliers of tourism facilities along the biking […]

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27/09/2011

Lebensadern Wege

Name / TitleLebensadern Wege (English: Lifeline Paths) Case Study RegionSaarland (D)Geographical coverage Biosphere Reserve BliesgauTypeProject Main activity / focus The project’s objectives are outlined by the short formula:  ‘creating the appearance of ways with local shell limestone – re-animate rotations on the basis of a regional material production – preserving valuable historically marked paths (with a scallop) in […]

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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

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

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

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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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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