Programme: Rural Development Programme

The need that will be satisfied through the implementation of the project:
- Fulfillment of the mission and objectives of the LAG, and building on the results achieved by applying the LEADER/CLLD approach in the program periods 2007-2013 and 2014-2020.
- Ensuring continuity, sustainability and adequate response to the expectations of the local community for the activities of "LAG-Razlog";
- Support for the overall process of development of the CLLD strategy for the period 2021-2027.
The target groups of the project are:
- local leaders, the members of the General Assembly and the LAG team;
- representatives of the interested parties from the public, non-profit and economic sectors of the territory;
- potential beneficiaries under the measures of the CLLD strategy for the period 2021-2027.
Objectives:
• Preparation of a CLLD strategy based on an up-to-date study of the socio-economic characteristics of the territory, the needs and attitudes of the interested parties;
• Encouraging the participation of the local population in the development and future implementation of the CLLD strategy;
• Informing the local community about the possibility of financing the strategy from more than one fund;
• Support for representatives of the local community to acquire new skills, upgrade and expand the capacity for even more effective functioning of the LAG;
Basic activities:
1. Popularize the process of development of CLLD strategy through informational events, informational materials and publications.
2. Training of local leaders and stakeholders.
3. Studies and analyzes of the territory and interested parties.
4. Preparation of the CLLD strategy in the process of consultation and discussion with the local community.

Expected results:
Developed Strategy for Community-Led Local Development in a process of information, research, consultation and discussion with the widest range of local community representatives and active participation of interested parties.