LOCAL ACTION GROUP PRLEKIJA the case of the good practice Goran Šoster LEADER Seminar, Mrkopalj/Croatia, November 2011

Territory: km2 Borders: Italy (202 km), Austria (324 km), Hungary (88 km), Croatia (546 km), 46 km of coastal line Inhabitants (1998): Population density: 97.9 inhab./km2 Rural population: 57.3 % Geographic position of Slovenia

Slovenian Countryside In Slovenia countryside occupies 93% of total area, there lives 60 % of all population Large number of settlements, mainly very small (almost 6.000) 80% of all settlements are in hilly, mountainous and karst areas, there are just 40 % of people living there European comparable agriculture holdings Average size of farm with forests is 9,9 ha Average size of agricultural land on farm 5,9 ha 80% of Slovenian areas are LFA

Geographic position of Prlekija

Political dispersed area Prlekija is spread over 3 administration units (Ormož, Ljutomer, Gornja Radgona) 2 statistical regions 11 independent Municipalities Withouth gravitation centre

Preparation process of RDP Prlekija 1992 – 2003: Projects CRPOV (rural development and revitalizing of villages – small entities) (10) 2003/2004: Phase of partial CRPOV projects testing for connecting possibility (SAPARD entrance ticket) 2004/2005: RDP Prlekija introduction phase (local environment animation, preparing of the document) 2005/2006: Supplementation of RDP and preparation for LAG (LEADER entrance ticket) 2007 /2008: Preparation of new local development strategy, organising LAG as Consortium of 42 founders

Three pillarsof rural development 1. Human resources Local infrastructure Quality working places 2. Natural resources Protected area – Natura 2000 Natural parks (Regijski park Mura, Krajinski park Jeruzalem, Krajinski park Središče ob Dravi) Excellent quallity of drink water 3. Cultural heritage Folk tradition Traditional architecture History

Trademarks of Prlekija Prleška tunka Ajdov krapec Prleška gibanica Ljutomerski kasač trotter horse Jeruzalem wine area Watermill on Mura

Common development motive with broad consensus: “VINE ROUTES AND HERITAGE OF PRLEKIJA” Vine routes Culture heritage

Local action group Prlekija LAG Prlekija was established in august The board of the Local action group unites 15 representatives: 5 representatives of public sector (municipalities, Farm & forestry chamber, Public development agency, Local tourist organization) 5 representatives of economic sector (traditional craft, wine producer, farm with additional activities, handy craft, entrepreneur) 5 representatives of civil sector (tourist associations and other associations)

Partnership building Public sector (general interest – infrastructure) Private sector (capital – investments) NGO sector (living quality – promotion)

ROLE AND ENGAGEMENT OF »LAG PRLEKIJA« MARKET - Common organization and marketing structures stimulation - Common supply and Prlekija trademarks creation - Support for local sustainable supply MINISTRY OF FARMING AND FORESTRY PROGRAMMING »LEADER« MINISTRY OF FARMING AND FORESTRY PROGRAMMING »LEADER« AGENCY FOR FARM PRODUCT MARKETS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FLOW AGENCY FOR FARM PRODUCT MARKETS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FLOW COFINANCING OF IMPLEMENTING PROJECTS »LAG PRLEKIJA« COUNCIL »LAG PRLEKIJA« - Monitoring of Prlekija development plan - Confirming of measures for priorities selection and success indicators - Selection of implement able LAG projects - Receiving of reports about activities in projects SECRETARIAT »LAG PRLEKIJA« -Preparation of calls for proposal -animation and help for claimers -administrative and technical support for the council and its boards -help with project preparations -collecting of the proposals - preparing of the documentation for project evaluation -preparing of the documentation for LAG councilmeetings SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS - Farming and foresty associations - Development agencies - Municipalities consultants - Local tourist organizations and tour. Info centers - Local state offices - Craft chambers - Educational institutions LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF PRLEKIJA PRLEKIJA RURAL POPULATION: PROJECTS, IDEAS, HUMAN RESOURCES

NOMINATING OF COUNCIL MEMBERS PUBLIC SECTOR - prleške občine (G.Radgona, Križevci, Ljutomer, Ormož, Radenci, Razkrižje, Sv. Jurij, Veržej) - kmetijsko gozdarski zavodi (Murska Sobota, Ptuj) - območne obrtne zbornice (G. Radgona, Ljutomer, Ormož) - razvojne agencije (Javna razvojna agencija Ormož, Podjetniško razvojna agencija G. Radgona) - javni zavodi za kulturo in turizem, turistično informacijski centri (Zavod za kulturo in izobraževanje Ljutomer, Zavod za turizem G. Radgona, LTO Prlekija Ljutomer, TIC G. Radgona, Ormož, Radenci, Razkrižje) 5 representatives are nominated by Prlekija regional development council PUBLIC SECTOR - prleške občine (G.Radgona, Križevci, Ljutomer, Ormož, Radenci, Razkrižje, Sv. Jurij, Veržej) - kmetijsko gozdarski zavodi (Murska Sobota, Ptuj) - območne obrtne zbornice (G. Radgona, Ljutomer, Ormož) - razvojne agencije (Javna razvojna agencija Ormož, Podjetniško razvojna agencija G. Radgona) - javni zavodi za kulturo in turizem, turistično informacijski centri (Zavod za kulturo in izobraževanje Ljutomer, Zavod za turizem G. Radgona, LTO Prlekija Ljutomer, TIC G. Radgona, Ormož, Radenci, Razkrižje) 5 representatives are nominated by Prlekija regional development council PRIVATE SECTOR - obrtniki - podjetniki - kmetje - turistični ponudniki 5 representatives with the biggest interest and cooperation willingness (attendance at workshops, references) PRIVATE SECTOR - obrtniki - podjetniki - kmetje - turistični ponudniki 5 representatives with the biggest interest and cooperation willingness (attendance at workshops, references) CIVIL SECTOR - društva in združenja (mreža za trženje tematskih poti Prlekije, druga turistična in kulturna društva, aktivi kmečkih žena, društva za s področja razvoja podeželja, društva vinogradnikov, združenja ekoloških kmetij) 5 association representatives, which are the most active in rural development of Prlekija CIVIL SECTOR - društva in združenja (mreža za trženje tematskih poti Prlekije, druga turistična in kulturna društva, aktivi kmečkih žena, društva za s področja razvoja podeželja, društva vinogradnikov, združenja ekoloških kmetij) 5 association representatives, which are the most active in rural development of Prlekija EVALUATION COMMITTEE 3 council members - Preparation of proposals for the council EVALUATION COMMITTEE 3 council members - Preparation of proposals for the council MONITORING BOARD 3 council members - Preparation of the proposals for the council MONITORING BOARD 3 council members - Preparation of the proposals for the council PROGRAMME BOARD 3 council members - Preparation of the proposals for the council PROGRAMME BOARD 3 council members - Preparation of the proposals for the council COUNCIL »LAG PRLEKIJA« 15 MEMBERS - TRIPARTIAL COMPOSITION -Monitoring of Prlekija regional development plan -Confirming of measures for priorities selection and succes indicators -Selection of implement able LAG projects -Receiving of reports about activities in projects COUNCIL »LAG PRLEKIJA« 15 MEMBERS - TRIPARTIAL COMPOSITION -Monitoring of Prlekija regional development plan -Confirming of measures for priorities selection and succes indicators -Selection of implement able LAG projects -Receiving of reports about activities in projects ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF»LAG PRLEKIJA« ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF »LAG PRLEKIJA« PRLEŠKA RAZVOJNA AGENCIJA SECRETARIAT OF »LAG PRLEKIJA« Preparation of calls for proposal, animation and help for claimers, administrative and technical support for the council and its boards, help with project preparations, collecting of the proposals, preparing of the documentations for project evaluation, preparing of the documentation for LAG council, PRLEŠKA RAZVOJNA AGENCIJA SECRETARIAT OF »LAG PRLEKIJA« Preparation of calls for proposal, animation and help for claimers, administrative and technical support for the council and its boards, help with project preparations, collecting of the proposals, preparing of the documentations for project evaluation, preparing of the documentation for LAG council,

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