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FLAG Factsheet

Gorenjska košarica FLAG

Official name: 
LAS Gorenjska košarica
Country:
Code: 
SI203
Programming period: 
2007-2013
2014-2020

Area

The Gorenjska region FLAG is in north-western Slovenia, on the border with Austria in the north and Italy in the west. The FLAG area is characterised by its natural assets (such as the Julian Alps with the highest Slovenian peaks, and the Sava river basin), cultural heritage, accessibility (the central Slovenian international airport of Ljubljana is located here) and the events and activities it offers. It is an important tourist destination visited by almost 700.000 tourists a year.

The area is rich in water resources, beginning at the foot of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke Mountains. The rivers have a snow-raining river regime, with high waters most often occurring in the spring and in autumn, and low water in winter because of the snowfall. For these reasons, the area is also suitable for producing fish. In addition to rivers, there are also several lakes (important from a tourist point of view): Lake Bohinj, Lake Bled and Triglav Lakes are typical glacial lakes, while in the LAG territory we can find three water reservoirs for hydroelectric power plants in Završnica, Moste and Mavčiče.

Fishing activity has been present in the area for many years. In the past, there was commercial freshwater fishing and the fisheries in the area are traditional and focus only on the production of freshwater fish, there is no diversification of activities. The aquaculture area covers the whole of the LAG territory and represents five fish farmers with seven production plants. There are also eight producers who are not fully registered and six family-run farms with hatcheries and pools for fattening fish, who are considering the possibility of branching off into the production of fish for food. Since the area is rich in water resources, the activity of freshwater aquaculture has great potential for development, one of the challenges being the long-lasting procedures for acquiring the various permits needed to start or upgrade these activities.

Type of area:
Sea Basins:
Protected areas: 

More than 50% of the FLAG’s area is protected. This includes the Triglav National Park which is a Natura 2000 protect area.

Population
162 000
Surface area (km²)
1 089
Population density
100
Total employment in fisheries
16
Fishing: 
0
Aquaculture: 
8
Processing: 
8
Women employment in fisheries: 
1

FLAG strategy

The FLAG strategy responds to the area's specific challenges by empowering potential start-ups and SMEs for the development of value chains, innovation and new entrepreneurial opportunities, trying to develop basic services through the integration of the area's cultural and natural heritage, protecting the environment and contributing to the empowerment of vulnerable groups in fisheries.

The strategy has the following key objectives:

  • The development of dynamic competitive entrepreneurship.
  • Development of innovative green tourism products.
  • Development of innovative partnerships in the field of entrepreneurial culture.
  • Preservation of natural heritage, habitats and biodiversity.
  • Development of programmes focused on reducing poverty and the improvement of social inclusion.
Objective: 
Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain
Priority: 
4
% of the budget allocated: 
25%
Supporting diversification
2
15%
Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets
3
25%
Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage
5
30%
Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development
1
5%

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020: 
740 000
  • EMFF: 
    629 000
  • MS co-financing: 
    111 000
  • Sources of co-funding: 

    National

  • Funds: 
    EAFRD
    ERDF

Project examples

Project examples and ideas include:

  • The development of an innovative gastronomy centre to form closer ties between the area’s fisheries tourism sectors.
  • A series of projects which will promote the area’s cultural heritage and its integration into the area’s tourism offer.
  • Development of a knowledge platform which will improve and develop the empowerment of vulnerable target groups. This will include training opportunities and incentives regarding fisheries-related business activities.

Calls for proposals

The FLAG makes one annual call for projects. More information can be found on the FLAG’s website.

Expertise & cooperation

The FLAG has diverse experience in preparation and implementation of development projects in fields such as entrepreneurship, tourism, culture, vulnerable target groups and environmental issues. The FLAG is interested in cooperation projects in these fields, with partners from across Slovenia and internationally.

Partnership

Members of the partnership: 

The public sector in the FLAG membership is represented by its municipalities, the Slovenian Forest Service, local tourist organisations and the Adult Education Institute. amongst others. The private sector is represented by several local companies, a development cooperative and one fish farm. There are also several NGOs in the membership including a local fruit farm, a beekeepers’ association and an association for lifelong learning.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly: 
78
% of fisheries actors: 
6%
% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors: 
39%
% of environmental actors: 
8%
Number of individuals on main decision-making body/board: 
10
% of public actors: 
40%
Number of contracted staff in FLAG: 
3,00

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FLAG Contacts

Vodilni partner LAS Gorenjska košarica
 
Cesta Staneta Žagarja 37, 4000 Kranj
Cesta Staneta Žagarja 37
4000 Kranj
Slovenia
FLAG Manager:
Mr. Domen Bekš
Phone:
00386 4 281 72 37
FLAG President:
Mr. Stevo Ščavničar
Languages:
  • Slovenian (Mother tongue)
  • English (Advanced)
Publication date: 
12/09/2017
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