the austrian way of leader networking michael fischer national rural network netzwerk land
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The Austrian way ofLEADER networking
Michael FischerNational Rural Network
Netzwerk Land
Local Action Groups in Austria
LEADER 1995-199931 LAGs
LEADER: 2000-200656 LAGs
Leader 2007-2013: 86 LAGs
Rural Development Network: Netzwerk Land (2007 – 2013)
Strategic Advisory GroupsContracting Authority:
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry,Environment and Water Management
Leadpartner
APVUWD ÖAR
Management-Team
Coordination ofannual working progamme
Organisational andfinancial coordination
Environment
Agriculture
Leader
DiversificationQuality of Life
Forestry
Environmental Issues
Multisectoral DevelopmentLeader
Agriculture and Forestry
Implementation ofAnnual working programme
Organisational structure of the Austrian Rural Network
Our Self Image
We are a service unit!
Our primary tasks are:
Interpretation
Integration
Exchange
Innovation and Animation
Capacity building
RD Network Strategy: Step by step approach
Step 1: Improve relations between stakeholders within the 4 axes Focus on most innovative stakeholders of 4 axes (Strategic
advisory groups) Use innovative stakeholders as „multipliers“ or
ambassadors for the networking idea: to gain acceptance from other stakeholders – to create trust between stakeholders
Creation of immediate benefits for stakeholders within the 4 axes
Step 2: Create interlinks and foster cooperation between the 4
axes Find themes for cooperation (e.g. climate change,
biodiversity, value added chains, nature tourism, etc.)
Networking: Qualification& Exchange of Experience
Working groups and workshops for LAGs:
4 Main issues:
New methods and instruments for rural development Diversity management Tourism Intermunicipal Cooperation: e.g. energy, mobility, location development
Study trips: Best practice examples
Service hotline: Advice and answering of inquiries
Networking: Qualification& Exchange of Experience
Annual Conferences: Leader, Rural Development
Rural development mangazine: specific main focus for every magazine
Website: www.netzwerk-land.at (agriculture, forestry, environment, diversification, Leader)
Online project database
Annual rural development competition: Awarding of best projects (every year a different focus)
National and transnational cooperation: Partner search, moderation of start-up workshops (Coaching of LAG managers)
Participation at EU-wide networking plattform: European Network for Rural Development - ENRD
Innovative Projects in all Sectors:SME, Tourism, Agriculture, Renewable Energy
Cooperation SME & Industry
Lech route: Transnational hiking trail
European Pilgrims route to Santiago
Renewable Energy: Solar, biomass, wind power
Mountain Wood Ltd: Wood processing
Cattle breeding & beef marketing
Regional Development in protected arease.g. National & Nature Parks
Youth: Support and Integration
Promotion of Women
Cultural Development
Qualification for SME: e.g. Vegetable Sector
Innovative Projects in all Sectors:Nature, Culture, Equal Opportunities, Qualification
Positive Co-operation Culture
Modern multi-level Governance
Build up mutual trust
Curiosity
Generosity
Respectful Treatment of Partners
Michael Fischer
National Rural Network Austria
Netzwerk Land
T.: 0043-1-5121595-12
www.netzwerk-land.at/leader
Thank you vor your attention!