West Thessaloniki FLAG

Official name:

ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΝΟΜΟΥ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ Α.Ε. – ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΙΑ Ο.Τ.Α.

Country:

Greece

Region:

Central Macedonia

Code:

GR207

Programming period:

2007-2013

2014-2020

Area

The FLAG area plays host to many important fisheries activities (including more than 60% of Greek mussel production). The main advantage the area has is its proximity to the large market of that the city of Thessaloniki offers. In general, however, fisheries here remain mostly small-scale.

The main challenges for the area include the limited capacity and competitiveness of the seafood industry, a lack of business and cooperation culture and the overall effect of the Greek financial crisis.

Type of area:

Coastal
Inland
Rural

Sea Basins:

Mediterranean
Rivers and Lakes

Protected areas:

There are two protected areas covering 54 159 acres of the intervention area.

Population

13 326

Surface area (km²)

154

Population density

Total employment in fisheries

188

Women employment in fisheries:

FLAG strategy

The FLAG strategy aims to:

Strengthen the business competitiveness of the food industry through incorporation of innovation and respect for the environment
Upgrade the urban environment, protect and promote the very important natural environment and offer basic services to the local population
Encourage and support local businessmen and employees to upgrade their professional skills

Themes:

Objective:

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

Priority:

% of the budget allocated:

32%

Supporting diversification

20%

Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets

15%

Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage

11%

Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development

Funding

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

1 500 000

EMFF:

1 125 000
MS co-financing:

375 000
Sources of co-funding:

National
Multi-funding:

The FLAG/LAG is multi-funded. It receives funding from both the EMMF and the EAFRD.
Funds:

EAFRD

ESF

Project examples

Project ideas includes actions related to:

Pesca-tourism
Alternative and environmental tourism
Food processing

Expertise & cooperation

This FLAG does not have previous experience in cooperation. They hope to cooperate in the areas of alternative tourism, including pescatourism and food processing.

Budget envisaged for cooperation:

30000.00

Links with LEADER or other CLLD groups

The FLAG also functions as a LEADER LAG and the two areas of intervention overlap. The LAG and the FLAG share the same legal structure as well as a broad strategy for the development of the surrounding area under their surveillance. The organisation is multi-funded. It receives funding both from the EMFF and the EAFRD.

Partnership

Accountable body:

Development Agency of Thessaloniki (ANETH)

Members of the partnership:

FLAG members, and in particular those on the selection board, include:

Regional Self-Government of Central Macedonia
Municipalities of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki
The managing body of a National Park
The local Network of Women
Fishery and agricultural associations
Union of cultural associations

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly:

% of fisheries actors:

30%

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

19%

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

% of public actors:

33%

Number of contracted staff in FLAG:

2,30

Visuals

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