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Dobrogea South FLAG

Official name: 
Asociația Grup Local Dobrogea Sud
Country:
Code: 
RO206
Programming period: 
2007-2013
2014-2020

Area

The Dobrogea South FLAG is situated in the south-eastern part of Romania, in the historical Dobrogea province. The area is bordered to the south by Bulgaria and to the east by the Black Sea. The FLAG territory includes part of the metropolitan area of Constanta which is country’s fifth largest city. While the population is predominantly Romanian, there are also large Turkish, Tatar, Roma, Hungarian, Lipovan and Aromanian communities.

The area has several important sectors including the agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries. The region is also known for its large furniture and bakery industries. Central to the area’s economy is the Constanta South Agigea Port on the Danube Delta where activities include the transportation, storage and production of goods.

A key challenge for the region is the ongoing out-migration of highly skilled workers to Constanta, Bucharest and further afield. In the early 1990’s, traditional means of employment fell out of favour with the area’s youth. Now the many locals in the area rely on seasonal employment. 

Type of area:
Sea Basins:
Protected areas: 

There are six protected natural areas in FLAG’s territory covering 30km2. Protected areas include the marine dunes from Agigea, Lake Agigea, Lake Techirghiol, Straja Cumpana, the maritime Tuzla Cape area and the Black Sea shore.

Population
33 328
Surface area (km²)
205
Population density
163
Total employment in fisheries
348

FLAG strategy

The FLAG strategy is divided into five main objectives:

  • Developing an infrastructure suitable for the landing, unloading and marketing of fisheries products.
  • Developing eco- and pesca-tourism in the area.
  • Supporting environmental protection activities at a local level.
  • The reconstruction of social institutions through the creation of representative NGOs for young people and women in fisheries communities.
  • Re-establishing community links with the area’s fisheries tradition and culture to ensure sustainable development and improve the perception of the economic and cultural importance of the fisheries sector.
Objective: 
Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain
Priority: 
4
Supporting diversification
2
Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets
3
Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage
1
Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development
5

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020: 
328 788
  • EMFF: 
    246 590
  • MS co-financing: 
    82 198
  • Sources of co-funding: 

    National

Project examples

Project examples and ideas include:

  • The building, upgrading and expanding fisheries processing units. This will include the construction of market units and utility stores.
  • The modernisation and extension of a social infrastructure supporting the relatives of fishermen and fisheries workers in the area.
  • Organising events to promote local heritage, traditions and environmental protection. 

Calls for proposals

Calls for projects will be launched on a regular basis and will be published on the FLAG website:

Expertise & cooperation

The Dobrogea South FLAG has experience in project management, the promotion of cultural heritage and in cross-border cooperation projects. The FLAG is interested in exchanging experiences and best practices on transnational cooperation, the processing of fisheries products and the reduction of marine and river pollution.

Budget envisaged for cooperation: 
30000.00

Partnership

Members of the partnership: 

The FLAG consists of the commune of Agigea, two private companies SC Cris Fishing SRL, SC La Mer Noire SRL and several civil society organisations including Acor Filiala Constanța, Asociația Recoltatorilor Și Producătorilor De Fructe De Mare and Asociația Litoral-Delta Dunării.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly: 
7
% of fisheries actors: 
29%
% of public authorities and other: 
28%
% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors: 
29%
% of environmental actors: 
14%
Number of individuals on main decision-making body/board: 
3
% of public actors: 
33%
Number of contracted staff in FLAG: 
2,00

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FLAG Contacts

Asociatia Grup Local Dobrogea Sud
 
Bujorului
907015 Agigea
Romania
FLAG Manager:
Ms. Madalina Bobia
Phone:
+4 0241 738 172
FLAG President:
Mr. Cristian Maricel Cirjaliu
Languages:
  • Romanian (Mother tongue)
  • English (Advanced)
Publication date: 
09/11/2018
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