Cilento Blue Sea FLAG

Official name:

FLAG Cilento Mare Blu

Country:

Italy

Code:

IT-CAM-IT215

Programming period:

2014-2020

Area

The FLAG's territory is characterised by diverse coastal areas and inland hills. Many areas in the region are protected and are important environmentally. The area’s coastal fisheries play a fundamental role in the region’s economy; however, they are small-scale and limited in terms of production and profitability.

Challenges for the FLAG area include the sectors inability to grow due to its limited infrastructure. Still, the region also has a rich cultural heritage. Using this cultural heritage to the sectors advantage is a challenge for the area and FLAG. The diversification of fisheries activities are also a challenge for the area.

Type of area:

Coastal
Rural
Urban

Sea Basins:

Mediterranean

Protected areas:

The FLAG’s territory includes the following protected areas: Isola di Licosa, Punta Licosa e dintorni, Monte Tresino, Parco Nazionale del Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni.

Population

41 847

Surface area (km²)

167

Population density

250

Total employment in fisheries

200

Fishing:

150

Processing:

Women employment in fisheries:

FLAG strategy

The FLAG’s local development strategy is based on the following:

‘Diversification’ through the integration of different production chains relevant to the sustainable development of tourism.
‘Innovation’ through the creation of smart networks and communities.

Furthermore, key objectives include:

Enhance the territory, create jobs, attract young people and promote innovation processes.
Support the diversification of the production system, continuous learning and job creation while also promoting social welfare and the cultural heritage of the territory.

Themes:

Objective:

Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain

Priority:

% of the budget allocated:

25%

Supporting diversification

25%

Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets

20%

Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage

15%

Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development

15%

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020:

1 740 000

EMFF:

870 000
MS co-financing:

870 000
Sources of co-funding:

National and regional

Links with LEADER or other CLLD groups

The lead partner in the FLAG partnership is the Cilento Regeneratio LEADER LAG. The FLAG and LAG work closely together and share certain board members but have separate local development strategies and budgets.

Partnership

Accountable body:

FLAG Cilento Mare Blu

Members of the partnership:

Members of the FLAG include the Cilento Regeneratio LEADER LAG, the area’s associated municipalities, several fishing cooperatives and several environmental NGOs.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly:

% of fisheries actors:

40%

% of public authorities and other:

30%

% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors:

20%

% of environmental actors:

10%

Number of individuals on main decision-making body/board:

% of public actors:

29%

Number of contracted staff in FLAG:

2,00