Programme: Human Resources Development

The association "Local Action Group Dolni Chiflik and Byala" is registered under the law and implements a multi-fund strategy for the 2014-2020 period. The territory of the LAG completely coincides with the territory of the two municipalities and has continuous borders. The total area of ​​the territory covered by the association amounts to 646.9 square kilometers. The total number of settlements is 23 and all of them fall within the territory of the MIG, with two towns located in it - Dolni Chiflik and Byala, and 21 villages. A total of 21,681 residents live on the territory of the LAG. The successful implementation of the Strategy for the period 2014-2020, the implementation of numerous projects and the satisfaction of the local community obliges us to continue the activities of the LAG during the new program period. The preparation of a Strategy for the program period 2023 - 2027 is of great importance for continuing the CLLD approach in the region. It will be implemented by the LAG team and external experts with the active participation of the local community and a wide range of interested parties. Preparatory activities will help to analyze the local needs and social economic potential of the territory of the LAG, research, analysis and identification of the groups of interested parties during the new program period. Activities are planned related to informing the local population about the CLLD approach and the possibilities of financing the strategies from more than one fund, promoting the inclusion of the local population in the development and future implementation of the CLLD Strategy, building and upgrading the skills and capacity of the team of LAG and local leaders, as well as a continuous process of consultation, the development of the Strategy for the CLLD with the direct participation of the public and representatives of all stakeholder groups.

All planned activities in the current project proposal are included in the list of simplified costs.