Darlowo FLAG

Official name:

Darłowska Lokalna Grupa Rybacka

Country:

Pologne

Code:

PL205

Programming period:

2007-2013

2014-2020

Area

The FLAG is located on the Baltic sea coast. It has many valuable assets, in particular its nature, landscape and culture. The fisheries sector, together with tourism, play and important role in the economy. In the north of the area, on the Baltic coast, there are 83 fishing boats which catch mainly cod and flounder (as well as smaller quantities of plaice, sea trout, herring, and sprat) and many businesses active in fish sales and distribution. Aquaculture production can be found in the southern part of the FLAG area, and consists mainly of rainbow trout and lake trout. There are also 15 fish processing plants.

The fisheries sector, especially marine fishing, is in decline and although most fishermen intend to continue this activity, approximately one third would like to diversify into other businesses. Other challenges include depopulation (due to outward migration), lack of businesses, unemployment – especially among women, poor infrastructure, low level of activity and insufficient use of the tourism potential.

Type de zone:

Côtière
Terrestre
Rurale
Urbaine

Bassins:

Mer baltique
Rivières et lacs

Protected areas:

A high proportion of the area is under protection (over 17%), including the nature reserves at Wieleń, the Koszalin Coastal Belt and the Zaleskie Swamp. There are also Natura 2000 areas and about 300 nature monuments.

Population

67 795

Surface area (km²)

1 647

Population density

Total employment in fisheries

878

Fishing:

163

Aquaculture:

193

Transformation:

522

Women employment in fisheries:

407

FLAG strategy

The FLAG wants to focus on:

supporting business development and creating jobs, through adding value to fisheries products and investments in non-fisheries businesses based on water-related potential in the area;
improving the attractiveness of the area through improving tourism infrastructure and promoting fisheries heritage to strengthen tourism potential;
animating the local community and improving dialogue and the participation of the fisheries community in local governance.

Thèmes:

Objective:

Supporting diversification

Priority:

% of the budget allocated:

44%

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

15%

Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage

38%

Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development

Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets

Funding

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

4 252 000

EMFF:

3 614 000
MS co-financing:

638 000
Sources of co-funding:

National
Multi-funding:

No, but the FLAG also intends to apply for funding for specific projects, including other priorities of the EMFF OP.
Funds:

Other(s)

Project examples

Small-scale public infrastructure such as footpaths, bicycle routes, canoeing jetties
Support to diversification businesses
Developing cultural infrastructure – culture centres, museums, libraries

Calls for proposals

There will be calls for projects twice in 2017, once in 2018 (second semester) and once in 2019 (second semester). The timetable for calls is available at www.dlgr.com.pl.

Expertise & cooperation

The FLAG has experience in successful implementation of Axis 4 projects, achieving indicators, and contributing to the development of its area.
The FLAG is interested in diversification of incomes in fisheries, protecting marine assets of the Baltic Sea, and developing aquaculture.
The FLAG would like to exchange experience and good practices through study visits, organisation of joint training and conferences. They plan to cooperate with FLAGs from the Baltic Sea basin and from countries with highly developed aquaculture, such as Spain, France, Italy, and Greece

Budget envisaged for cooperation:

223000.00

Links with LEADER or other CLLD groups

The FLAG shares territory with a LEADER LAG. Despite this the FLAG does not cooperate with LEADER groups and has its own distinct legal structure but it also maintains close cooperation with other FLAGs, mainly on the Baltic Sea coast (it is part of the FLAG network of Western Pomerania).

Partnership

Members of the partnership:

The majority of FLAG members are individuals (252 out of 297 members); the remaining 45 entities are comprised of the public sector (seven municipalities and the county administration), NGOs (26 local associations and foundations) and businesses. In total, there are 86 representatives of the business sector, and the fisheries sector is represented by 36 entities (individuals or companies).

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly:

297

% of fisheries actors:

12%

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

85%

% of environmental actors:

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

% of public actors:

13%

Number of contracted staff in FLAG:

3,00

Visuals

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