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Download n° 10 - Spring-Summer 2014 Putting learning into practice In 2006, just eight years ago, the European Commission held a first transnational meeting in Oporto, Portugal, to launch a new "territorial approach" to addressing the challenges faced by Europe's fisheries. Axis 4, as it became known, was born and in 2014 we are starting to see the results and learn from this first experiment in local development for fisheries communities. Zoom: Peer-to-peer learning and mentoring Three examples from Sweden. Report: Partners of the sea Forging a common maritime identity through animation and collective project support in Marennes Oléron (Poitou-Charentes, France). People: Rita Pamplona Report: Axis 4 of the EFF, at the forefront of sustainable development in Romania Two examples in the Danube Delta and South Dobrogea. Four innovative, area-based development projects in fisheries areas. Spotlight:Towards a successful implementation of Axis 4 A study on Axis 4 of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) in 15 Member States estimates that considerable employment benefits and some important qualitative results have already been achieved by FLAGs and beneficiaries.

"Parliament seeks changes to the EMFF and Axis 4 Polish FLAGs join discussion on CLLD Biofuels drive cooperation between Finnish and French FLAGs UK FLAG visits Fisch vom Kutter project in Germany @Drecklyfish - the fish auction on Twitter Andalucian FLAG network for women entrepreneurs Royal visit to Holderness Coast FLAG New FARNET publication: Axis 4, a tool for fisheries communities FLAG input required for Axis 4 study State of play: 5 836 projects and counting Forthcoming events and activities Other news"

Promoting the multi-fund approach Inspiration from Sweden Aquaculture and Axis 4 FLAG cooperation in the Mediterranean TourFish meeting in the Hastings FLAG area FARNET Apps: Crowdfunding for Axis 4 Results of Axis 4 study published Thumbs up for FARNET publications State of play: 8 610 projects and counting Forthcoming events and activities Other news

The Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) of the European Commission (DG MARE), with the assistance of the FARNET Support Unit, is organising a high level conference on the results of Axis 4 of the EFF and the future of Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) in coastal communities. During the 2007-2014 period, Axis 4 of the EFF was the main instrument for the sustainable development of fisheries areas. Implemented by 312 Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), Axis 4 has supported over 9 000 projects at the local level, applying a bottom-up, local development approach in fisheries and coastal areas across 21 Member States.

"The FARNET meeting of EFF Managing Authorities in Brussels on the 24th and 25th of September as part of the regular programme of Axis 4 meetings focused on 'Successful Programming'. The theme and agenda were developed from the Managing Authorities survey conducted by the FARNET Support Unit during the summer. Four main themes were discussed during the working groups: selection criteria and procedures for areas; selection criteria and procedures for Local Development Strategies, Network development and the definition and allocation of roles. The second day concentrated on evaluation. The group firstly heard from the CapGemini consultants who are conducting the Axis 4 study for DG Mare before inputs and working sessions on the strengthened approach to evaluation for the EMFF. There was a specific focus on the process of evaluation planning, its relevance to MAs and FLAGs and their respective roles."

CLLD in the future - cooperation in and beyond Europe Community aquaculture in France Connecting fishermen and their families in Andalusia, Spain The growth of pesca-tourism in the EU Seventy inspiring Axis 4 tourism projects F@RNET. apps State of play: 6 228 projects and counting Forthcoming events and activities Other news Download: -

"Faced with the prospect of rising costs, strict limitations on catch sizes and increasing competition from cheaper imports, more and more fishermen are re-evaluating the market potential of their catch and looking for new and more lucrative distribution channels.Zoom on the new Stockholm fish market (Sweden). Report: The FLAG fish Carp is a flagship product and a driving force for sustainable local development in the Barycz valley (Poland). Interview: Aigars Laugalis Report: An emotional business In Salento (Italy), tourism brings some great opportunities for a local fishing sector in search of added value and diversification. Trade winds Four innovative, area-based development projects in fisheries areas. Spotlight: Delivering results FLAGs have to provide evidence that Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) - Axis 4 in the current period - can foster socio-economic development in a way that cannot be delivered by top-down policies."

In Sweden, the Swedish Board of Agriculture is the Managing Authority for Leader and Axis 4 of EFF. A first effort by the MA to simplify the FLAGs' closure processes, reporting and self-evaluation has been to produce a final activity report have been made available to FLAGs by the Managing Authority. Additionally, it launched in February 2014 the first steps of a series of actions and events aiming to help the FLAGs to produce an analysis and evaluation of their work in the previous period, to be used in several ways such as final report, report for co-financers, but also as ground material for the SWOT and strategy for the next period. read more

"Axis 4 Managing Authorities met in Brussels to exchange on key issues involved in finalising their EMFF Operational Programmes for the new period and moving towards implementation. The meeting included an update from DG Mare on the state of play with regards to programming CLLD under the different ESI funds, as well as a presentation on the Atlantic Action Plan and Atlantic Stakeholder platform, offering participants an opportunity to reflect on how their EMFF and CLLD strategies linked up with broader maritime basin strategies. The meeting then moved on to smaller, practical working groups addressing the following themes: FLAG transition and mobilising preparatory support; transferring the EMFF regulation into practice and National/Regional legislation; the steps to plan for when selecting the new round of FLAGs; and setting up national FLAG networks. A further session was dedicated to reflecting on the type of support MAs required in the future in order to be more effective in their programming and implementing of fisheries CLLD."

Latvian OP first to be approved Sailing towards 2020: and the winners are… Atlantic FLAGs discuss European Fisheries Villages Network Belgian-UK cooperation on community supported fisheries FishSAFE with an EFF supported App Transatlantic cooperation on small scale fisheries Axis 4 in the news A visual guide to the CFP and EMFF State of play: 10 214 projects and counting Forthcoming events and activities

Creating 17 jobs, Benboa is a project that has breathed new life into a small fishing village by reviving and diversifying the activities of a local shellfish supplier. Benboa offers visitors the experience of seeing live shellfish, while having the opportunity to buy, prepare and taste seafood, all in one place.

"Imagine a local repair shed managed by DIY and IT enthusiasts. A place packed with digital fabrication tools such as 3Dprinters, open to anyone eager to learn, create, innovate and share its findings with the community. These are FABLABs, or FABrication LABoratories, and they are opening new ways for local communities to engage in innovation and reinvent the wider economy. Why this matters for FLAGs? Even the maritime economy is witnessing the birth of its first Maritime FABLABs: on land (@navlab) or at sea (@lab-rev), these could soon influence Bluegrowth innovation and its local ownership, and this is something FLAGs should be part of. When designing local partnerships for the next programming period, FABLABs could be local stakeholders to count on. These could hold key elements to help local economies innovate and bring tailor made answers to Bluegrowth challenges. This is why FARNET is encouraging you to meet with your nearest FABLAB."

"Imagine a local repair shed managed by DIY and IT enthusiasts. A place packed with digital fabrication tools such as 3Dprinters, open to anyone eager to learn, create, innovate and share its findings with the community. These are FABLABs, or FABrication LABoratories, and they are opening new ways for local communities to engage in innovation and reinvent the wider economy. Why this matters for FLAGs? Even the maritime economy is witnessing the birth of its first Maritime FABLABs: on land (@navlab) or at sea (@lab-rev), these could soon influence Bluegrowth innovation and its local ownership, and this is something FLAGs should be part of. When designing local partnerships for the next programming period, FABLABs could be local stakeholders to count on. These could hold key elements to help local economies innovate and bring tailor made answers to Bluegrowth challenges. This is why FARNET is encouraging you to meet with your nearest FABLAB."

"Imagine a local repair shed managed by DIY and IT enthusiasts. A place packed with digital fabrication tools such as 3Dprinters, open to anyone eager to learn, create, innovate and share its findings with the community. These are FABLABs, or FABrication LABoratories, and they are opening new ways for local communities to engage in innovation and reinvent the wider economy. Why this matters for FLAGs? Even the maritime economy is witnessing the birth of its first Maritime FABLABs: on land (@navlab) or at sea (@lab-rev), these could soon influence Bluegrowth innovation and its local ownership, and this is something FLAGs should be part of. When designing local partnerships for the next programming period, FABLABs could be local stakeholders to count on. These could hold key elements to help local economies innovate and bring tailor made answers to Bluegrowth challenges. This is why FARNET is encouraging you to meet with your nearest FABLAB."