Members of the public, together with members of voluntary organisations (ngos) based in Gozo are being invited to attend a public meeting to discuss the Local Development Strategy for Gozo that is being formulated as part of the LEADER initiative for the period 2014 – 2020.

LEADER is aimed at improving the development potential of rural areas by drawing on local initiative and skills, promoting the acquisition of know-how on local integrated development, and disseminating this know-how to other rural areas.

LEADER was first implemented in Malta as part of the 2007 – 2013 Rural Development Programme (RDP). The 2014 – 2020 RDP provides for the continuation of the LEADER Programme and builds on the foundations and recognition that were created during the 2007 – 2013 programming period.

The Local Action Group for Gozo – the Gozo Action Group Foundation (GAGF) – is responsible for implementing the Local Development Strategy for Gozo.

The GAGF said that it recognises that local participation is one of the cornerstones of the whole LEADER approach, and the community's involvement in the preparation of the Local Development Strategy is fundamental in developing this.

The GAGF is currently preparing the Local Development Strategy for Gozo and is inviting all stakeholders to a discussion on the measures that are being proposed to be included in the Strategy.

The Local Development Strategy for Gozo will potentially affect the operation of organisations in the period up to 2020. It is therefore important to have a say in the formulation of the Strategy. Dr Gordon Cordina will be leading the discussion.

Adi Associates Environmental Consultants Ltd and E-Cubed Consultants Ltd have been contracted by the Gozo Action Group Foundation (GAGF) to undertake the public consultation to inform formulation of this LEADER initiative.

The meeting is being held next Tuesday, the 6th of September, at 6:00pm, at the Arka Foundation, Triq il-Moghdija, Ghajnsielem, Gozo

Confirmation of attendance to this event is appreciated by sending an email to saviour.grech2@gmail.com or info.gozongos@gmail.com

Photograph by Alain Salvary

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