Publications
Publications
The LEADER approach – a basic guide
This guide by the European Commission introduces the LEADER approach, explaining how it can work for the development of rural communities. It provides basic information about how the method should be implemented at local level as an integral part of the rural...
Briefing report: Challenges and opportunities of rural development in Albania
This policy brief aims to shed light on the existing situation of participatory rural development, its main stakeholders, their respective roles, capabilities and positioning in relation to the implementation of the LEADER+ approach. It presents the findings,...
Briefing report: Challenges and opportunities of rural development in Albania
This policy brief aims to shed light on the existing situation of participatory rural development, its main stakeholders, and their respective roles, capabilities, and positioning in relation to the implementation of the LEADER+ approach. It presents the findings,...
Inter Sectoral Agricultural and Rural Development Strategy 2014-2020
Click here to download Inter Sectoral Agricultural and Rural Development Strategy 2014 - 2020.
AGRICULTURAL POLICY AND EUROPEAN INTEGRATION IN SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE
SEE countries have clearly identified European integration as a political priority, defining, among other things, agricultural policy reforms and the need to modernize agriculture. The accession process entails not only enhancing competitiveness across whole agro-food...
ANRD Leaflet
This leaflet provides an overview of the Albanian Network for Rural Development (ANRD). It outlines the history, mission, member organizations, and key objectives of ANRD. Click here to access the Leaflet (Available in both languages Albanian/English).
Inter Sectoral Agricultural and Rural Development Strategy 2014-2020
The Inter Sectoral Agricultural and Rural Development Strategy (ISARDS) is designed according to the “Europe 2020” strategic framework for a rapid, sustainable and inclusive growth and the general strategic objective of Albania for EU membership, and in line with the...
Agricultural Policy and European Integration in Southeastern Europe
This report produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) provides an analysis of agricultural and rural development policy in the countries of Southeastern Europe (SEE) in accordance with their objective of EU integration. The document...
Empowering rural stakeholders in the Western Balkans
This report focuses on rural development policies in the Western Balkans and Turkey. It provides an analysis of the use of the LEADER approach toward rural development and contends that effective rural development requires the involvement of both governments and rural...