SEVEN MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LEADER

• The population creates a local development strategy;
   
• Development strategy - adapted to local resources and needs;
   
• Development strategy - introduces and strengthens cooperation between local sectors;
   
• Development strategy - contains the needs and development opportunities of local sectors;
   
• Development strategy - introduces the cooperation of development groups at the local and international level;
   
• The LEADER approach supports and renews - the introduction of innovations 
   
• The LEADER approach supports the creation of associations and cooperatives of "local development groups" at the local and international level;