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FLAG Factsheet

Neamt FLAG

Official name: 
Asociatia Grupul Local Pescaresc Neamt
Country:
Region: 
Code: 
RO211
Programming period: 
2014-2020

Area

FLAG Neamt is in North-eastern Romania. The region is predominantly rural with an economy mainly based on agriculture (including fishing and aquaculture), forestry and tourism. The region’s primary sectors include the chemical and processing industries.

A key challenge for the FLAG area is its ageing population. The net out-migration of young people over the last decade have had a substantial negative impact on local development perspectives. The region’s unemployment level is above the national average making attracting young people to area a challenge. Fisheries and aquaculture initiatives and diversification of economic activities are central to reversing these trends. The FLAG’s local development strategy aims to increase investment opportunities which will, in turn, lead to increased employment opportunities. Thus, contributing to and providing better living conditions for the local population and the economic stability of the area.

Type of area:
Sea Basins:
Protected areas: 

The FLAG includes the protected area of Stânca Şerbesti - Ştefan cel Mare.

Population
52 268
Surface area (km²)
825
Population density
63

FLAG strategy

The overall objective of the FLAG strategy is the sustainable development of the areas fishing and aquaculture sectors by stimulating new economic activity and investment, creating social and economic opportunities for local inhabitants, promoting the area as a tourism destination.

Specific aims include:

  • Encouraging the development of diversified economic activities which complement aquaculture.
  • Creating new jobs and maintaining existing jobs.
  • Protecting and promoting the environment.
Objective: 
Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain
Priority: 
1
% of the budget allocated: 
0%
Supporting diversification
5
69%
Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets
1
0%
Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage
5
31%
Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development
1
0%

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020: 
2 031 391
  • EMFF: 
    1 932 081
  • MS co-financing: 
    99 310
  • Sources of co-funding: 

    National

Project examples

Project examples and ideas for the FLAG include:

  • Setting up safety and rest centres for fishermen and hunters.
  • Developing an anti-poaching security system.
  • A workshop for the production and repair of fishing gear and tools.
  • Landscaping and the development of tourism routes.

Calls for proposals

The FLAG will make calls for projects twice annually (typically in September and February). More information and deadline updates will be published on the FLAG website: http://ww.flagneamt.ro

Expertise & cooperation

The FLAG has experience in implementing local development strategies and has expertise in implementing European funded projects and local development strategies. (expertise it would like to share with other FLAGs at national and international levels).

Partnership

Members of the partnership: 

The FLAG’s membership consists of two territorial units (from the communes of Podoleni and Ruginoasa), four commercial companies (two of which are from the fisheries sector) and the Dragomiresti-Stefan cel Mare and Nicolae Roznovanu LEADER LAGs.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly: 
8
% of fisheries actors: 
25%
% of public authorities and other: 
50%
% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors: 
25%
% 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

Map

FLAG Contacts

Asociatia Grupul Local Pescaresc Neamt
 
Aleea Parcului, 1
Savinesti
617410 Neamt
Romania
FLAG Manager:
Ms. Anca-Cristina Neacsu
Phone:
+40 759 012 134
Languages:
  • Romanian (Mother tongue)
  • English (Basic)
Publication date: 
11/06/2019
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