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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

O Grelo Verde

Name / Title O Grelo Verde  Case Study Region Comarca de Verín (Spain) Geographical coverage The region of Galicia Type Voluntary group  Main activity / focus  The main goal of the initiative is to foster environmental sustainability, organic farming knowledge and consumption, and sustainable development. O Grelo Verde aims at fostering the consumption and production […]

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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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15/09/2011

Cooperative Biocoop

Name / Title Cooperative Biocoop Case Study Region Comarca de Verín (Spain) Geographical coverage   The headquarters of the cooperative is located in the municipality of Verin. Partners are farmers from all over the province of Ourense but the distribution covers whole national territory of Spain Type Cooperative Association  Main activity / focus  In 1998, […]

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15/09/2011

Business Angel

Name / Title Business Angel Case Study Region Alytus county (LT) Geographical coverage Alytus county Type  Voluntary group, business, advice service, social and youth organization  Main activity / focus  Public organization which aims to improve the business environment in Alytus city and district and also to train a new generation of active business people. Business […]

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15/09/2011

Lithuanian and Polish International Training and Business Centre project

   Name / Title Lithuanian and Polish International Training and Business Centre projectImplemented by public organization “South Lithuanian Business Cooperation Centre” (founder Alytus Region Business Association)Case Study RegionAlytus county (LT)Geographical coverage  Suvalkai city and county (Poland) and Alytus city and county (Lithuania) TypeProject, business, training scheme, partnership Main activity / focus The project responds to the general strategic programme […]

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13/09/2011

Alytus Region Business Association

 Name / TitleAlytus Region Business AssociationCase Study RegionAlytus county (LT)Geographical coverage Alytus countyTypeVoluntary association, business, advice service, partnershipMain activity / focusTo support the interests of small and medium size business enterprises in Alytus county. Target beneficiaries / marketSmall and medium enterprisesYear established1995Current Funding source(s) Various project funds related to SME development and cooperation; Alytus city municipality supportParticipants The Alytus […]

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13/09/2011

Mutual Help and Cooperation Network – WOOD NETWORK

Name / Title “Mutual Help and Cooperation Network” – “WOOD NETWORK”The network is the outcome of a project entitled “Upgrading of Wood Processing Specialist Professional Skills by Fostering Employability Growth and Entrepreneurship in Alytus Region”Case Study RegionAlytus county (LT)Geographical coverage Alytus countyType Business, training scheme, advice service, partnershipMain activity / focus “Mutual Help and Cooperation Network” – “WOOD […]

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