Why Cooperate?

‘Soft benefits’ of cooperation

A number of ‘softer’, often intangible, benefits can also be gained from cooperation work, such as:

• Broadening people’s mind by considering differences as a source for enrichment and ideas
  Working with a transnational partner offers the potential to discover new or other points of view and to be aware of different peoples’ visions.

• Acquisition of new skills
  Implementing a TNC project often involves gaining new know-how about specific development methodologies or techniques. They also usually involve learning new language skills. Cooperation actions can therefore represent effective capacity building approaches for rural stakeholders.

• Developing European citizenship and sense of identity

  A TNC project can provide an opportunity for raising awareness about the EU’s actions and European citizenship among the local population. It is a way to identify and present the local area’s place within Europe. Map of European LAGs [ Tool under construction ]