South Evia & Skyros FLAG

Official name:

Κοινοπραξία εταιριών Οργανισμός Ανάπτυξης Στερεάς Ελλάδας ΑΑΕ ΟΤΑ & Αναπτυξιακή Ευβοίας ΑΕ

Country:

Greece

Region:

Centarl Greece

Code:

GR221

Programming period:

2014-2020

Area

The FLAG area is a sub region on the island of Evia which is geographically located in the epicentre of the Greek Mainland.

The main feature of the area is the proximity with the Athens Metropolitan region and the Chalkis Urban concentration both of which are less than 90 minutes’ drive away.

There are two main types of fisheries in the area:

Small-scale coastal fishing with a total fleet of 378 fishing boats (total annual production output approx. 550tn, covering mostly domestic demand)
Fish farming (23 units, total annual production output approx. 5 000tn, covering mostly foreign demand).

The implementation of a local strategy aims to enhance the potential of fish farming supporting the creation of small food processing units and restructuring the supply chain.

The main challenges in the area are: sustainable development, increasing competitiveness, job creation and improving the quality of life.

Type of area:

Coastal
Island

Sea Basins:

Mediterranean

Protected areas:

There are five Natura 2000 areas which cover about 586.86 km2 or 37.96% of the area.

Population

40 975

Surface area (km²)

154 587

Population density

Total employment in fisheries

578

Fishing:

378

Aquaculture:

Processing:

177

FLAG strategy

The main objectives of the FLAG strategy consist of:

The diversification of the income of fishermen through the development of complementary activities including investments in angling tourism, restaurants, environmental services related to fishing and educational activities concerning fishing,
Supporting investments in the processing of fisheries and aquaculture products that: lead to new or improved products, new or improved processes, or new or improved management and organisation systems, contribute to energy saving or reducing the impact on the environment, including waste treatment, improved safety, hygiene, health and working conditions.
Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage.

Themes:

Objective:

Supporting diversification

Priority:

% of the budget allocated:

47%

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

12%

Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets

10%

Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage

16%

Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development

14%

Funding

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

1 750 000

EMFF:

1 312 500
MS co-financing:

437 500
Sources of co-funding:

National
Multi-funding:

The approved multi funding CLLD programme has a total public budget of €5 700 000 (€3 950 000 for EAFRD and €1 750 000 for EMMF).
Funds:

EAFRD

Project examples

Project ideas include

Direct sales of food via market stalls etc.
Small capital investments (regeneration of key areas such as squares, piers etc.).

Expertise & cooperation

The FLAG has experience in preserving the coastal maritime environment.The FLAG is participating in one cooperation project “Maritime Environment-Coastal Threats and Fishery”.

Budget envisaged for cooperation:

100000.00

Links with LEADER or other CLLD groups

The FLAG is multi-funded. It receives funding both from the EMFF and EARDF. The FLAG shares a legal structure with the local LEADER LAG and their territories overlap. They also have a common Programme Management Committee. This allows them to share strategies. The FLAG also cooperates with other FLAGs in the area and throughout Greece.

Partnership

Members of the partnership:

The FLAG membership includes the region of central Greece, the municipalities of Evia, the regional union of the municipalities, the association of workers of Evia, forest cooperative of Evia and other companies and development agencies.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly:

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

28%

% of environmental actors:

14%

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

% of public actors:

44%

Number of contracted staff in FLAG:

4,50

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