Urban Implementation of CLLD Methodology as a Tool for Social Inclusion of Young People

• Project leader: LEADER Network of Croatia
• Partner: Institute for Social Research in Zagreb
• Financed by: The Project is co-funded by the Ministry for Demography, Family, Youth and Social Policy.
• Duration: November 2016 – November 2017
• LEADER Network of Croatia: www.lmh.hr

The project Urban Implementation of CLLD Methodology as a Tool for Social Inclusion of Young People is being implemented with the aim of preparing young people for application of CLLD methodology (Community Led Local Development) on the urban area of Croatia. This methodology will be a mandatory part of development politics, strategies and plans in Croatia since of tear 2020. This aim is going to be achieved through education of county, municipal and city youth advisory boards about legal framework and examples of good practice in the implementation of CLLD methodology. In addition, the project encompasses the research about legislative framework and examples of good practice and publishing of several academic papers on the subject. Furthermore, the CarNet interface for interactive exchange of information and distance learning will be developed. Institute for Social Research in Zagreb will be actively participating in all project activities, particularly in the ones that related to a legislative framework research and implementation of education of youth councils.