Kainuu-Koillismaa FLAG

Official name:

Kainuun ja Koillismaan Kalaleader

Country:

Finland

Region:

Ostrobothnia Region

Code:

FI208

Programming period:

2007-2013

2014-2020

Area

Kainuu-Koillismaa is an area of dispersed settlement in North-East Finland with hundreds of lakes. The fishing traditions are strong and vital both among professional and non-professional fishermen. The lakes are mostly underfished and aquaculture has great potential.

Some of the main challenges have been identified as: the long distances between fishermen and markets which increase costs, a lack of technology to utilise small-sized fish and the small number of fish processing companies.

Type of area:

Inland

Sea Basins:

Rivers and Lakes

Protected areas:

No protected water areas, except some spatial and temporal fishing restrictions to protect spawning migration.

Population

37 894

Surface area (km²)

154

Population density

246

Total employment in fisheries

120

Fishing:

Aquaculture:

Processing:

Women employment in fisheries:

FLAG strategy

The strategy is based on local strengths and the activity of local actors. Innovation and lifetime learning are among the main themes.

The strategy focuses on the following areas:

Adding value to fishery
Environmentally friendly practices to increase income
Reforming the fisheries industry

Themes:

Objective:

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

Priority:

% of the budget allocated:

40%

Supporting diversification

Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets

25%

Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage

Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development

35%

Funding

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

1 145 158

EMFF:

470 000
MS co-financing:

675 158
Sources of co-funding:

Natonal and provincial
Funds:

EAFRD

Project examples

Developing fishing methods for common roach in winter
Workshop for small fishing boat
Fish processing ABC-education
Trap and pot fishing innovations to compensate gill net fishing
New methods and equipment for fish farming

Good Practice

Legends of Kitka: videogamers, get ready to fish!

Calls for proposals

Projects can be presented and selected on an ongoing basis

Expertise & cooperation

Type of cooperation projects foreseen: Sharing expertise in fishing techniques and fish processing with other inland FLAGs on a transnational level.

Links with LEADER or other CLLD groups

The FLAG shares a legal structure with the local LEADER LAG and their territories overlap. They also share a board member and co-operate informally.

Partnership

Members of the partnership:

The FLAG membership includes the Elävä Kainuu, Koillismaa and Keskipiste-Leader LEADER LAGs. and the municipalities and cities of Kajaani, Vaala, Sotkamo, Kuhmo, Paltamo, Puolanka, Ristijärvi, Hyrynsalmi, Suomussalmi, Posio, Taivalkoski, Kuusamo and Pyhäjärvi.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly:

% of fisheries actors:

40%

% of public authorities and other:

20%

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

30%

% of environmental actors:

10%

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

% of public actors:

20%

Number of contracted staff in FLAG:

1,00