Name / TitleEquality in the Forestry SectorCase Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage The county of Norrbotten, Övre NorrlandTypeProject Main activity / focus Aim is to help prevent labour shortage in forestry sector and make labour force less homogenous.Main activity is vocational education and training of immigrants, women and persons with previous restricted access to jobs in the […]
Continue readingName / TitleMursko – Dravske kolesarske poti(English: Mura Drava bike trails)Case Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage regional level: Pomurska regionTypeProject Main activity / focus Definition of biking trails along Mura and Drava river with the main goal to establish a biking tourism destination which would be internationally recognized and would promote sustainable tourism as well as sustainable transportation in […]
Continue readingName / TitleDiši po Prekmurju(English: Scent of Prekmurje)Case Study RegionPomurska (SI)Geographical coverage regional level: Pomurska regionnational: Sloveniainternational: EU, global TypeBusiness; project; partnershipMain activity / focusProduction and marketing of distinguished local products: food and craftsTarget beneficiaries / marketconsumers, caterersYear established2005Current Funding source(s)EU, Republic of Slovenia, Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry and Food; European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: […]
Continue readingName / TitleBliesgau Obst e.V. (English: Bliesgau Fruits Association) Case Study RegionSaarland (D)Geographical coverage Bliesgau, seat of the association is Blieskastel TypeRegistered AssociationMain activity / focus Particular focus is on the following objectives of Bliesgau Obst e.V.:Nature conservation through extensive cultivationA sustainable protection of the tree population is to be guaranteed through replanting and new creationPreserving a versatile range […]
Continue readingName / TitleBliesgau Genuß e.V.(English: Bliesgau Consumption Association) Case Study RegionSaarland (DE)Geographical coverage Biosphere Reserve Bliesgau and surrounding areaTypeRegistered Association Main activity / focus The association’s objective is to establish regional marketing as an important and supporting pillar and to raise awareness for regional products. The association serves as a forum to producers, processors, retailers, caterers, conservationists and […]
Continue readingName / TitleTouristic CatalystsCase Study RegionWesterkwartier (NL)Geographical coverage Westerkwartier, part of the province of GroningenTypeProjectMain activity / focusStimulate collaboration and networking for tourism and recreation development in the WesterkwartierTarget beneficiaries / market Touristic entrepreneurs, NGOs and other parties, commercial and non-commercial, which are involved with tourism and recreation in the Westerkwartier Year established2008 (appointment ended in 2010)Current […]
Continue readingName / TitleKulturlandschaftsinitiative St. Wendeler LandCase Study RegionSaarlandGeographical coverage Administrative district of St. WendelTypeRegistered charitable association; advice service Main activity / focus The main focus is on preserving and further developing the cultural landscape ‚St. Wendeler Land’, protecting and using natural resources and the cultural heritage. Three spheres of activity have been characterized: awareness raising, local commodity […]
Continue readingName / TitleTeagasc – The Agriculture and Food Development AuthorityCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage National, with a range of county advisory centres and several research centres. It has 3 Advisory Offices in County Roscommon (Roscommon Town, Castlerea, and Boyle.TypeGovernment; training scheme; advice service; policy; project Main activity / focus Policy advice to government […]
Continue readingName / TitleWestern Development Commission Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage Regional, covering counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Clare.TypeGovernment; funding scheme; policy; research; projectMain activity / focusPolicy/Advisory – promotion of economic and social development in the west region.Target beneficiaries / marketPopulation of the west regionYear establishedLate 1990sCurrent Funding source(s)Department of […]
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