The LEADER Programme at the Heart of Rural Development in Ireland

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    Abstract

    The demise of Irelands infamous `Celtic Tiger brought great economic and social change to the country and its people. Rural Ireland felt the economic downturn keenly, with the loss of SMEs, infrastructural development and most of all a cohort of its youth. In the past ten years, the country has remained steadfast in its endeavour to rise out of the ashes and return to some form of stability. Within a rural context, the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP) became part of the solution for rural Ireland with funding and programmes focused on agriculture, the broader rural community and the environment. The LEADER Programme is a key element of Irelands RDP, providing funds for rural and community development focusing specifically on economic development, enterprise development and job creation; social inclusion and the environment.
    Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
    Media of outputArticle
    PublisherNational Rural Network
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020

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