Šiauliai Region FLAG

Official name:

Šiaulių Žuvininkystės Regiono Vietos Veiklos Grupė

Country:

Lithuania

Region:

Šiauliai

Code:

LT211

Programming period:

2014-2020

Area

The Šiauliai FLAG area has a high potential for the development of tourism and recreational activities. Situated in the North of Lithuania, it has a rich cultural heritage and numerous natural monuments. The region has a wealth of inland waterways and ponds which are ideal for the creation and development of fisheries and aquaculture, recreational fishing activities and water sports.

Challenges for the area are centred around a lack of infrastructural development and linkages between the region’s fisheries and tourism industries. Low educational resources and training opportunities challenge. As is the conservation of the area’s environment, the renovation or development of villages and settlements where fishing activities are carried out and the conservation and enhancement of the natural and architectural heritage.

Type of area:

Inland
Rural
Urban

Sea Basins:

Baltic Sea
Rivers and Lakes

Protected areas:

The FLAG territory includes the Kurtuvėnai and Venta Regional Parks, both of which are Natura 2000 sites.

Population

115 230

Surface area (km²)

4 951

Population density

Total employment in fisheries

Aquaculture:

Women employment in fisheries:

FLAG strategy

The FLAG’s local development strategy has the following key objectives:

Supporting productive investments in fisheries and aquaculture.
Improving the processing and marketing of fisheries products.
Developing fisheries businesses and cooperation with the science community.
Creating social well-being and increasing social inclusion; fostering regional identity.

Themes:

Objective:

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

Priority:

% of the budget allocated:

60%

Supporting diversification

14%

Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets

Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage

14%

Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development

12%

Funding

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

916 073

EMFF:

687 054
MS co-financing:

229 019
Sources of co-funding:

National

Calls for proposals

The FLAG will make regular calls for projects, typically one per year. More information on calls for projects and deadlines can be found on the FLAG’s website: www.siauliuzrvvg.lt

Website:

http://www.siauliuzrvvg.lt

Links with LEADER or other CLLD groups

The FLAG has no connections to a LEADER LAG, it is the only CLLD group opperating in its territory.

Partnership

Accountable body:

Asociacija Šiaulių Regiono Žuvininkystės Vietos Veiklos Grupė

Members of the partnership:

FLAG members include representatives from civil society, local businesses (several from the fisheries and aquaculture sector), local NGO’s and representatives from the local government.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly:

% of fisheries actors:

31%

% of public authorities and other:

25%

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

44%

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

% of public actors:

25%

Number of contracted staff in FLAG:

2,00

Map

FLAG Contacts

www.siauliuzrvvg.lt