Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.5673/sip.61.1.8
Analysis of the Possibilities and Limitations of Lags Activities in Croatia
Danijel Baturina
orcid.org/0000-0002-9063-305X
; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Pravni fakultet, Hrvatska
Gojko Bežovan
orcid.org/0000-0002-7543-6875
; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Pravni fakultet, Hrvatska
Lidija Pavić-Rogošić
; ODRAZ – Održivi razvoj zajednice, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Sažetak
Local Action Groups (LAGs) embody the LEADER approach to rural development. In the
Croatian context, the application of the LEADER approach in multi-sector planning of local
development began in the late 2000s with the participation of civil society organizations and
continued from that time so today we have 54 active LAGs. As their activity has not been
systematically researched until now, this paper, using a mixed methodology, which included a
focus group, a survey, and a case study, looked at the possibilities and limitations of the activity
of LAGs in Croatia. The results showed that the human resources of LAGs are mostly satisfactory,
with strongly emphasized needs for education and support. Their budgets are growing,
but the need to diversify funding sources and greater allocation of financial resources can be
seen. The extensive administrative requirements are an obstacle to the effective work and development
of LAGs. Some needs, such as greater autonomy and flexibility, which would improve
their community work and ways in which they support local development, are highlighted.
The results suggest that LAGs are not seen as a priority at the national policy level, but their
potential as a stakeholder in the development of rural areas according to their own needs and
priorities are highlighted.
Ključne riječi
Local action group (LAG); LEADER; CLLD; rural development; sustainable development; territorial development
Hrčak ID:
303952
URI
Datum izdavanja:
29.5.2023.
Posjeta: 800 *