Evaluating the European Approach to Rural Development
Grass-roots Experiences of the LEADER Programme
By Kjell Andersson, Leo Granberg | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
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The LEADER programme, initiated in 1991, aims to improve the development potential of rural areas in the European Union by drawing on local initiatives and skills. Highlighting this unique policy approach, this book presents up-to-date research results on LEADER’s achievements and restrictions at the local level in a comparative way in order to discuss its merits and problems. What makes LEADER important is not only that it has a major role in rural development efforts, but also that it has a pioneering role in the new type of governance, participatory democracy. Asking whether LEADER strengthens local democracy or not, this book also looks at how it affects the power balance among stakeholders, between national and local actors and between genders. It questions whether LEADER projects are genuinely grass-root level activities, reflecting local needs and ideals; and if the approach brings local know-how back onto the development agenda in innovations and development activities. Finally, the authors examine the success of dissemination of knowledge within the LEADER programme to other regions.
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The LEADER programme, initiated in 1991, aims to improve the development potential of rural areas in the European Union by drawing on local initiatives and skills. Highlighting this unique policy approach, this book presents up-to-date research results on LEADER’s achievements and restrictions at the local level in a comparative way in order to discuss its merits and problems. What makes LEADER important is not only that it has a major role in rural development efforts, but also that it has a pioneering role in the new type of governance, participatory democracy. Asking whether LEADER strengthens local democracy or not, this book also looks at how it affects the power balance among stakeholders, between national and local actors and between genders. It questions whether LEADER projects are genuinely grass-root level activities, reflecting local needs and ideals; and if the approach brings local know-how back onto the development agenda in innovations and development activities. Finally, the authors examine the success of dissemination of knowledge within the LEADER programme to other regions.
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What is Evaluating the European Approach to Rural Development about?
The LEADER programme, initiated in 1991, aims to improve the development potential of rural areas in the European Union by drawing on local initiatives and skills. Highlighting this unique policy approach, this book presents up-to-date research results on LEADER’s achievements and restrictions at the local level in a comparative way in order to discuss its merits and problems. What makes LEADER important is not only that it has a major role in rural development efforts, but also that it has a pioneering role in the new type of governance, participatory democracy. Asking whether LEADER strengthens local democracy or not, this book also looks at how it affects the power balance among stakeholders, between national and local actors and between genders. It questions whether LEADER projects are genuinely grass-root level activities, reflecting local needs and ideals; and if the approach brings local know-how back onto the development agenda in innovations and development activities. Finally, the authors examine the success of dissemination of knowledge within the LEADER programme to other regions.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Evaluating the European Approach to Rural Development?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Geography > Regional geography
Where can I read a sample of Evaluating the European Approach to Rural Development?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317138754
Is Evaluating the European Approach to Rural Development part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Perspectives on Rural Policy and Planning
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Evaluating the European Approach to Rural Development?
Kjell Andersson, Leo Granberg
Who is the Publisher of the book Evaluating the European Approach to Rural Development?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Evaluating the European Approach to Rural Development is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317138754) and pdf(ISBN 9781317138761)