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FLAG Factsheet

Giurgiu FLAG

Official name: 
FLAG Giurgiu Tradiția Pescuitului Dunărean
Country:
Region: 
Code: 
RO210
Programming period: 
2007-2013
2014-2020

Area

The FLAG is situated in the southern and central part of the Romanian Plain. The landscape is flat, crossed by many small rivers. To the north are the Argeş and Dâmboviţa Rivers. To the south, the area covers 55km of the Danube River which also marks the Bulgarian border. Agriculture is the main occupation in the region – both industrial and small-scale which predominantly serve markets in Bucharest. The area has several aquaculture fisheries which also provide significant levels of employment locally.

Challenges for the FLAG area include an aging population. The population of inhabitants over the age of 60 is approximately 38% higher than those under the age of 20. This is largely due to high out-migration, a phenomenon typical of many rural areas in Romania.

Type of area:
Sea Basins:
Population
107 800
Surface area (km²)
1 233
Population density
88
Total employment in fisheries
578

FLAG strategy

The FLAG is situated in the southern and central part of the Romanian Plain. The landscape is flat, crossed by many small rivers. To the north are the Argeş and Dâmboviţa Rivers. To the south, the area covers 55km of the Danube River which also marks the Bulgarian border. Agriculture is the main occupation in the region – both industrial and small-scale which predominantly serve markets in Bucharest. The area has several aquaculture fisheries which also provide significant levels of employment locally.

Challenges for the FLAG area include an aging population. The population of inhabitants over the age of 60 is approximately 38% higher than those under the age of 20. This is largely due to high out-migration, a phenomenon typical of many rural areas in Romania.

Objective: 
Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain
Priority: 
5
% of the budget allocated: 
35%
Supporting diversification
2
7%
Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets
3
20%
Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage
1
3%
Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development
5
35%

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020: 
1 625 000
  • EMFF: 
    1 300 000
  • MS co-financing: 
    325 000
  • Sources of co-funding: 

    National

Project examples

Project examples and ideas include:  

  • Building a processing plant for fisheries by-products.
  • Constructing hostels on fish farming sites for the agri-tourism market.

Calls for proposals

Information on project calls and deadlines is available on the FLAG website: http://flaggiurgiu.freewb.ro/

Partnership

Members of the partnership: 

FLAG members include the administrative units of three of the areas communes, three actors from the fisheries and aquaculture sector, and five private enterprises (two of which are NGOs).

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly: 
11
% of fisheries actors: 
27%
% of public authorities and other: 
27%
% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors: 
45%
% of environmental actors: 
0%
Number of individuals on main decision-making body/board: 
3
% of public actors: 
33%
Number of contracted staff in FLAG: 
1,00

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FLAG Contacts

Asociatia Giurgiu Traditia Pescuitului Dunarean
 
Strada Mihai Viteazu 4
080185 Giurgiu
Romania
FLAG President:
Mr. Ionut Cioaca
Phone:
(+40) 0722 143 087
FLAG Manager:
Ms. office
Languages:
  • Romanian (Mother tongue)
  • English (Intermediate)
Publication date: 
11/06/2019
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