1. Best practices of rural development Dr. Mátyás Szabó Ministry of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Development 29 October 2015

2. Overview 1. Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 2. Hungarian National Rural Network 3. Preservation of natural and cultural heritage in rural areas 4. Job creation in rural areas through the diversification of activities 5. LEADER program 6. Sustainable use of local resources – the village as a living space from environmental, economic and social point of view

3. Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 Financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development Total payment for the period: EUR 3,4553 billion, supporting mainly  asset purchases  food and energy development Best practice: The importance of social reconciliation in the planning process

4. Hungarian National Rural Network Mission: To organize a network of all stakeholders interested in rural development -governmental -local government and civil contributors -business and social organizations etc. Helping the countryside to develope; announcing special programmes on different, related topics in cooperation with partners Example: „The House of My Grandfather Program” –> introducing the younger generation to the traditional architectural craftsmanship-> saving traditional, rural values

5. The House of My Grandfather Program

6. Preservation of natural and cultural heritage in rural areas Various impacts on local society  strenghtens identity  improves the quality of life -important role in the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme -in the 2014-2020 period as well, but combined with other aspects (e.g. energy renewals when talking about buildings) Example: „Closed gardens”

7. Special phrase, referring to private gardens, usually located at the border of settlements Grape and fuit bearing, small plot of lands Problem: -split properties -neglected, unsettled -need to be revitalized Solution: National program that supports local goverments to utilize and revitalize these areas, while saving their traditional values

8. „Closed gardens ”

9. Job creation in rural areas through the diversification of activities Goals: – Value-added production – Knowledge economy Outcomes: – Higher employment rates – Sustainement of working culture – Food sufficiency – Additional revenues Practical and theoretical trainings Continuous consultation Craft workshops, homemade products

10. „Grab(b)-it!” - small livestock breeding working program Traditions: -Breeding for export – the third largest exporter in Europe -96-97% for export -The consumption of rabbit meat is extremely low -Own breeding rabbit meat consumption is higher -Social reasons -For disadvantaged, impoverished regions - For families living in difficult conditions - Job creation in rural areas - 5 female rabbits and 1 male for a family - Theorethical and practical trainings - Diversification of activities - To strenghten the village cumminities - Maintaining of rural populations

11. „Grab(b)-it!” - small livestock breeding working program Results can be: -Good option for the prototype canteen program, or for the public work program -To boost the revival of rabbit breeding traditions -Self-sufficiency -An increase in the rabbit-meat consumption -Popularisation of the rabbit-gastronomy and healthy diet -Resolution for the problems of livelihood -Part, or full time jobs for families in disadvantaged situation In 2011 – 235 municipalities and 4282 families applied 45% from Baranya, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg counties – the highest unemployment rate

12. „Grab(b)-it!” - small livestock breeding working program

13. Leader program -EU’s rural development policy – 5% of the funds -Community initiative – projects are managed by local action groups – EU funding for civil organisations, local operators through integrated istrategies – Partnership between the neighbouring communities -Leader’s aim is to prevent impoverishment and the exclusion of disadvantaged regions -For areas with 10,000 - 100,000 inhabitants

14. Bükk-Mak - Electrical power production -44 communities – Highest unemployment rates – Aim: „welfare zone” -94.363 habitants -”1 village – 1 MW” integration – renewable energies and energy efficiency – Wood waste boiler – Solar collectors – Vegetable oil mini power plant – Wind generator – Solar power plant – Biogas -For public institutions such as – Schools, nursery schools, municipal Buildings

15. Bükk-Mak - Leader program -Results: – Economy is flourishing - tourism – The livelihood of gipsy comminuties is better – The local waste management has completly changed thanks to the biogas power plant – Energy production and connection to the national grid – New jobs – Demonstrations and education concerning the pure energies – Electric Charging Stations for cars – The number of small and medium-sized enterprises is augmented

16. Bükk-Mak - Leader program

17. Sustainable use of local resources – the village as a living space from environmental, economic and social point of view -To improve the quality of life of the rural population -Support of short supply chains – Local products – Local market – Homestead farm development program – Backyard program -Local energy production

18. Oszkó -653 habitants – mainly the elderly – BUT the younger generation is going back! -Civil participation in the strategy planning -Diversification of possiblities -Complex programs to lure back some youngs families, couples -„Fairy garden” movement -Youth and Employment Information Point -„Filled house” renovations -Clever hands - craft occupations playhouse -Hegyháti vineyards - renewable energy supply -Reanimation of weaving and spinning straw tradition -Tourism supply development - wine cellars, Forest School -Energy efficiency project for public institutions -Popularisation of traditional architecture

19. Oszkó

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