ANALYSIS OF THE LEADER APPROACH IN SUSTAINABLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN ROMANIA. CASE STUDY: GAL ZONA SĂTMARULUI

Marcel Pîrvu & Valentin Ciprian Filip

Facta Universitatas: Economics and Organization2025https://doi.org/10.22190/fueo251010017particle
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The LEADER approach is recognized as a pioneering methodology enabling rural communities to design and implement local development strategies. Originally a bottom-up initiative under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, LEADER has evolved in Romania to address social inclusion, economic disparity and environmental protection. This article analyzes the LEADER approach within Romanian sustainable local development, evaluating the methodology's effectiveness by focusing on Local Action Groups (GAL) implementation and outcomes in the North-West Development Region through a case study of GAL Zona Sătmarului. By synthesizing multiple research sources, the study explores strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance outcomes of LEADER-initiated development strategies. The investigation examines how LEADER principles translate into practical solutions, assessing achievements and limitations in the Romanian context. This research contributes to broader sustainable rural development discourse, offering insights into challenges and opportunities facing Romanian communities pursuing locally driven development initiatives.

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@article{marcel2025,
  title        = {{ANALYSIS OF THE LEADER APPROACH IN SUSTAINABLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN ROMANIA. CASE STUDY: GAL ZONA SĂTMARULUI}},
  author       = {Marcel Pîrvu & Valentin Ciprian Filip},
  journal      = {Facta Universitatas: Economics and Organization},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.22190/fueo251010017p},
}

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