Evolution of LEADER and Rural Development in Hungary: Past, Present, and Future

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Dr. Pal Hajas, President of LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, and Member of ELARD Council, reflects on the evolution of LEADER and rural development in Hungary from 2003-2013. The past initiatives highlight experimental LEADER stages with community involvement and methodology development. Transitioning to LEADER+ in 2006-2008, small projects promoting community cohesion were prioritized. Presently, Hungary has nearly nationwide LEADER coverage with a seemingly normal budget allocation. Future prospects include the delegation of Axis III measures to LAGs for microenterprise development, tourism, village development, and rural heritage preservation.

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  1. LEADER & Rural Development Past - Present - Future Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02.- 01.03.2013

  2. Past: 2003-2005 Hungary - Experimental LEADER: Insufficient National RD funds, some 26 rural communities involved, more methodology, less visible development. Creating local/regional publications, elaboration of studies, organize community meetings. Very few infrastructure-like projects. International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  3. Past: 2006-2008 LEADER+: 136 LAG application, 68+2 approved. Many small projects (EUR 2000-10,000), important community cohesion, growing civil interest. E.g. open stage theatre, fishing platforms, local cooking courses, foreign language courses, tourism paths, study trails, etc. Kozard area: South-Cserhat LAG, 13 villages, 14,500 inhabit. International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  4. Past: 2006-2008 LEADER+: LAGs had no-legal entity status. Managed and represented by the Gestor Organization: Euragro Llc., Kozard, Member of the Hungarian LEADER Association. Member of ELARD. Implemented 55 projects International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  5. Present: 2007-2013 LEADER - HUNGARY: 96 LAGs have been approved in September 2008. Almost national coverage Political shadow! International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  6. Present: 2007-2013 LEADER - HUNGARY: Seemingly normal budget, 5% of EFARD for Axis IV. (EUR 2-3 Million, incl. Axis III-IV). International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  7. Present: 2007-2013 LEADER - HUNGARY: Partial delegation of Axis III measures to LAGs: Microentreprise development, Tourism, Village development, Rural heritage. International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  8. Present: 2007-2013 LEADER - HUNGARY: Very slow start-up, 2009-2010: almost no progress by MA an PA. Cumbersome implementation procedures. Financing obstacles Economic Crisis, negative attitudes of Banks. International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  9. Present: 2007-2013 LEADER - HUNGARY: 2010: Change of Government, Overall streamlining, Mid-term evaluation, persecutions, New political regime New priorities International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  10. Present: 2007-2013 LEADER - HUNGARY: Shorthened project decision, but minor simplification. Top-down / manual control by MA Overdominance of the Paying Agency International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  11. Present: 2007-2013 LEADER - LAG Cserhatalja: 26 municipalities, incl. One small town with 34,500 inhabitants. Legal form: Non-Profit Company Ltd. 104 shareholders, 12 Board members LEADER Office with 7 employees International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  12. Present: 2007-2013 LEADER - LAG Cserhatalja: 2011: Due to new Government pressure LEADER title withdrawn from Non-Profit Ltds. Mandatory formation of NGO was ordered: Cserhatalja RD Association registered. Cumbersome implementation procedures International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  13. Present: 2007-2013 LAG CSERHATALJA: Solid mix of Public, Civil and SME members. Successful LDS implementation Focus on employment generation, fostering economic growth, strengthening local community cohesion. International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  14. Present: 2007-2013 LAG CSERHATALJA: Preferences: 1) Rural Tourism, 2) Village development, 3) Microentreprise development, 4) Rural heritage. International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  15. Present: 2007-2013 TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION (TNC): Long delay in announcing Finally the call is open (Nov. 2012) Urgency in finding partners International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  16. Present: 2007-2013 OUR TNC PROPSALS: 1) Along Bird s Routes 2) Supporting local products 3) RENEW-ENERGY - Crossborder rojects for renewable energy International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  17. Present: 2007-2013 1) Along Bird s Routes: Concieved in Lapland, 2009 Eco-tourism and Biodiversity project Follow migratory birds paths Composition: 5-6 partners Budget forecast: EUR 60,000 International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  18. Present: 2007-2013 Along Bird s Routes (Cont.): Objectives: Connect partners in symbolic ways Line-up cooperation along flying paths of migratory birds Contribute to eco-touristic offers International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  19. Present: 2007-2013 Along Bird s Routes (Cont.): Activities: Secure cooperating partner LAGs (Hungary, Finland, Estonia, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain) International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  20. Present: 2007-2013 Along Bird s Routes (Cont.): Activities: Organize introductory meeting Submit project for approval in all LAGs/Countries concerned International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  21. Present: 2007-2013 Along Bird s Routes (Cont.): Activities: Set-up project management structure Finalize activity plan Implement and Disseminate International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  22. Present: 2007-2013 Along Bird s Routes (Cont.): Take care of bird habitat protection Harmonize biotop management practices with eco-tourism benefits Contribute to Sustainable Agriculture through Ecological Modernisation International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  23. Present: 2007-2013 2) Supporting production and marketing of local products: Focus on strengthened local economy Creating rural jobs through local farming, food processing, trading International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  24. Present: 2007-2013 2) Supporting local products: Objective: share best practices Must be implemented together with short-chained marketing Budget forecast: EUR 25,000 Pertners: 3-5 EU and 1 Non-EU International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  25. Present: 2007-2013 3) RENEW-ENERGY: Promote Renewable Energy for Rural Communities: Objective: learn more about renewenergy sources International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  26. Present: 2007-2013 4) CULTRURAL Rural Cultural exchanges: Place rural heritage to daily life of communities Budget forecast: EUR 20,000 Partners from 4-6 countries International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  27. Future: 2014-2020 LEADER & CLLD: AGRI, EMPL, MARE, REGIO: to go for CLLD! New and Innovative tool for involving citizens MFF potential access for development funds rapidly discovered by the public sector. LAGs must be active in participating in the territorial planning process! International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  28. Future: 2014-2020 LEADER & CLLD: Help to develop responses to the Social, Environmental and Economic challenges we face today. CLLD is an approach that requires time and efforts With small investment it can have marked impact on people s lives, generate new ideas International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  29. Future: 2014-2020 LEADER & CLLD: The Commission expect CLLD to facilitate implementing integrated approaches among the European Structural and Investment Funds concerned to achieve at local level the 11 thematic objectives of the proposed Common Provisions Regulation 2014-2020. International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  30. Future: 2014-2020 LEADER & CLLD: Eligibility for small and bigger cities Focus on Rural < > Urban Patnership Driving principle: EIP European Innovation Partnership. Much depends on MS Government decision Crucial year for planning: 2013 International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  31. Future: 2014-2020 LEADER & CLLD: Be prepared to develop integrated Local Strategies beyond rural interest. Must follow bottom-up approach We have to pursue MS government ideas to put CLLD on right track LAGs can work in CLLD context International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  32. Future: 2014-2020 LEADER & CLLD: We must have flexible framework We should strogly involve local stakeholders in planning Define at MS level, which objectives go to the Partnership Agreement How to activate them? Mono or MultiFund? International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  33. Future: 2014-2020 LEADER & CLLD: We have to see clearly at early stage what will be the role of intermediate bodies, like the County, Province or Region? In many areas LAGs are not invited yet, please follow the process carefully Serious issue: Territorial planners are not with us! International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  34. Future: 2014-2020 LEADER & CLLD: Important: Autonomy of LAGs are essential! Continue put pressure on Paying Agency for tangible streamlining and simplification Reduction of payment period International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  35. Future: 2014-2020 LEADER & CLLD: Important: This is your Future, Don t give up! International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

  36. Thanks for your attention International Cooperation Seminar in Estonia Peipsi-Alutaguse area, 25.02 - 01.03.2013 Dr. Pal Hajas, President, LAG Cserhatalja, Kozard, Hungary, Member of ELARD Council

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