Territorial impacts of community-led local development (CLLD) support: A case study from the West Transdanubian region

Abstract

In recent decades, both at the EU and national levels, significant attention has been directed towards the development of rural areas, with the LEADER/CLLD-based approach emerging as a successful strategy. In the West Transdanubian region, nestled within the Győr agglomeration, the Treasure of Pannonia Leader Association is responsible for carrying out the related development tasks. The general aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the 2014–2020 programming period, assess the network of the action group, and evaluate the changes that occurred during the period under review. The methodology of the research is based on questionnaires completed by businesses operating in the action area, supplemented by interviews with the association's managers. The findings highlight that the program's success is largely dependent on the willingness of individual municipalities to participate in the application process, which is expected to increase in the future. Strengthening partnership networks and expanding regional connections can further enhance the effectiveness of the CLLD approach and regional development.