Territorial Distribution of Projects Within the LEADER Approach (2007–2013) in Extremadura and Andalusia

Libro embargadoThe LEADER initiative has had an undeniable impact on shaping rural development policies across broad areas of Spain. Ever since its launch in 1991, it has been one of the most successful pillars of development intervention in rural areas, especially in more deprived parts of the country such as Andalusia and Extremadura. In this chapter we make a comparative analysis of the programme’s impact over the period 2007–2013, and analyse the levels of investment and of public funding in the different projects and measures. We also assess their spatial distribution in order to draw conclusions as regards the effects of LEADER on each region.This work has been supported by the next research projects: “Successes and failures in the practice of neo-endogenous rural development in the European Union (1991– 2014), RURALWIN” funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness within its Excellence Programme, CSO2017-89657-P; and “Development programmes and rural change in the European Union: governance and lessons to share 2007-13, RURALINNOVADOR” funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness within its Excellence Programme, CSO2014-56 223-P. In addition, the editors would like to show their appreciation to all of the contributing authors and reviewers. The strength of this book lies in the international cooperation and the huge diversity of approaches and interpretations of rural development