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Are LEADER principles achieved in Local Action Groups? A systematic assessment of local representatives' perception

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  • Ana-Maria OPRIA

    (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania)

  • Ema CORODESCU-ROȘCA

    (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania)

  • Lucian ROȘU

    (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania)

Abstract

Rural development is often hindered by the lack of human and social capital. The LEADER program is one of the European Union's financial instruments destined to improve the rural areas governance by introducing a set of institutional changes including new local policies, practices and actors. These changes translate into the seven principles at the heart of the LEADER philosophy: partnership, integrated and multi-sectoral strategy, area-based approach, bottom-up approach, cooperation, networking and innovation. This article focuses on assessing the commitment of the Local Action Groups (LAGs) to the LEADER principles in a post-socialist country based on the perception of local actors. In this respect, we combined a quantitative (survey) with a qualitative approach (interview) for evaluating the degree of LEADER principles implementation. The study brings evidence on the specific principles which seem more difficult to integrate and provides a basis for future policy design.

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  • Ana-Maria OPRIA & Ema CORODESCU-ROȘCA & Lucian ROȘU, 2024. "Are LEADER principles achieved in Local Action Groups? A systematic assessment of local representatives' perception," Eastern Journal of European Studies, Centre for European Studies, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, vol. 15, pages 361-382, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:jes:journl:y:2024:v:15:p:361-382
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.47743/ejes-2024-0116
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