Projects & Practice

Case Study: LINC - Leader Inspired Network Community

Keywords:: LEADER/CLLD, Methodological examples, Networking, Stakeholder involvement
Countries:: Austria, Estonia, Finland, Germany

LINC stands for Leader Inspired Network Community, an initiative of Local Action Groups and Network Support Units.

Pop-up shops to revitalise a town’s city centre

Keywords:: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Job creation, LEADER/CLLD, Rural business, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Austria

An innovative concept to revitalise the city centre of an Austrian town by offering flexible rental options to pop up shops.

Supporting the engagement of civil society

Keywords:: Social inclusion, Stakeholder involvement
Countries:: Austria

A Local Action Group engaged local coordinators to stimulate volunteer action and engagement in grassroots initiatives.

A cheese processing facility on an Alpine pasture

Keywords:: Direct marketing, LEADER/CLLD, Mountain area, Tourism
Countries:: Austria

An Austrian farmer used EAFRD funding to build a cheese processing facility on an Alpine pasture offering tours and events to learn about cheese and Alpine farming.

Bühübl - Horse-assisted therapy centre for children

Keywords:: Healthcare, LEADER/CLLD, Social inclusion, Youth
Countries:: Austria

An Austrian farm used EAFRD funding to convert the holding into a horse-assisted therapy centre for children and adults with special needs.

Goodies from the Farm

Keywords:: Agriculture, Direct marketing, Diversification
Countries:: Austria

The “Gutes vom Bauernhof” website and mobile application aimed to improve direct marketing in the farm sector in Austria.