Good Practice Short Story
In Asturias, Spain, the Nuestra Señora de la Atalaya cofradía (fishermen’s organisation) has increased the tourism and cultural value of the local fisheries sector by equipping the local auction house for guided tours and educational activities.
Good Practice Short Story
FiskOnline has established a pathway for local fishermen to gain certification for the sustainability for their fishing activities.
Basic page
FARNET and CLDD at a glance
Event
The first FARNET transnational seminar of the new programming period took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, from the 8th to 10th December 2015. It provided new opportunities for Managing Authorities of the European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds to learn, inspire and get inspired in implementing the CLLD approach.
Good Practice Short Story
In Chalastra, Greece, the local Thessaloniki FLAG helped two budding entrepreneurs establish a successful seafood conditioning and processing business, specialising in live blue crab.
Good Practice Method
Οι πολωνικές FLAG μπορούν να επιλέξουν μεταξύ δύο ευέλικτων επιλογών στήριξης στην κατάρτιση των τοπικών τους στρατηγικών ανάπτυξης. Αμφότερες οι επιλογές έχουν τύχει απλούστευσης και εξορθολογισμού όσον αφορά τη διαδικασία ενεργοποίησης της προπαρασκευαστικής υποστήριξης.
Publication
FARNET Magazine n° 13 - Winter 2015
Good Practice Short Story
In 2013, to limit the proliferation of “fake” products using the name of the local fish, “Kitkan Viisas” vendace, fishermen from Kuusamo, Northern Finland, teamed up to secure its listing in the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) scheme. To further promote this unique product, a web and mobile video game, called the Legends of Kitka, was also developed.
Good Practice Method
National networks (NNs) play an important role in developing the capacity of FLAGs and managing authorities (MAs), and in stimulating and supporting transnational cooperation. In Estonia, the NN 2007-2013 worked in close collaboration with the MA to facilitate dialogue and ensure good cooperation between all actors involved in fisheries CLLD. It also developed information tools, and provided guidance and capacity building for the FLAGs
Good Practice Method
FLAG communication activities can be an important catalyst for innovation and change, and are a transversal element in the local development strategy. Through effective communication, the Adriatico Salentino FLAG in Puglia, Italy, has helped to empower local fishermen to become drivers of change in their communities.
