The Flemish NSU organised a series of Learning Networks for LEADER meetings focussing on specific topics, in order to support the exchange of information, invite topic experts and improve LEADER and CLLD implementation.
Projects & Practice

An example of an initiative promoting energy efficiency that addresses climate change through targeted actions at grassroots level.

An agricultural company used EAFRD funding to strengthen its production of green asparagus and increase its share of the national and European market.

Promoting the sustainable management of small, privately owned forests. This is the winning initiative of the 2019 Rural Inspiration Awards in the 'LEADER' category.

An inter-territorial cooperation project to support the development of a system for verifying the traceability and the sustainable management of wood from hedgerows.

‘Nos Oignons’ is an association that supported the preparation and implementation of three RDP funded projects that promote social farming in Wallonia.

A group of young agronomists combined RDP support with innovative financial solutions like crowdfunding to develop a self-sufficient farm growing local, quality organic products.

A young female farmer used RDP support to develop a farm business that would provide her with sufficient income in order to become a full time farmer.

A family business, with a long-standing tradition of producing denim clothing, used support from the LEADER measure to establish a modern workshop and increase its share in domestic and international markets.

Supporting vulnerable people and facilitating their re-integration into society through small volunteer jobs on local farms.