Greenmount RDP seminar notes - Rural Community Network

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The proposed programme is very comprehensive – there is a lot to take in The detail is missing especially information regarding budgets and the monetary allocation as this will make a substantial difference. Training aspect good and the fact that is 100% funded Tourism good focus on co-operation especially with other strategies in tourism. Co-operation with NITB is a priority, there needs to be a stronger link Q.2 - What are the lessons to be learned from the last Rural Development Programme? Certain areas were excluded in RDP programme which are rural areas which need assistance e.g. Ballyclare, ruled out due to population size. Ballyclare is a town in the country with no urban sprawl There needs to be greater clarity on what is a rural community e.g. 75% of business is rural related Small towns need to analysed on their own merits – find a different way to define rural Q.3 In relation to the lessons, what needs changed, are there any gaps? The process (assessment and procurement) needs to be simplified; there was too much bureaucracy and red tape, rules and regulations They need to be there but in addition to flexibility when required without diminishing the programmes integrity Assessment has to be made on a project by project basis There is also a need to revert to proper leader policy More detailed, definitive initial applications and financials submitted at time of application This will maybe lead to less loo’s are not being taken forward. Applicants need help, and they need help in some cases with match funding, and the provision of guidance with likely sources of match funding Upfront funding to start the projects without overly strict clauses. Someone with a good idea may need handholding through application and procurement Handheld facility identified with Priority 1 – mentors, innovation type person also required. Also simplified application and assessment process for smaller funding amounts e.g. under £5K Food processing/small food producers are not included in the current funding and should be 100% grants for networking currently 75%
Q.4 What’s good about the proposals, what do you agree with? Poverty and social isolation, glad to these this issue being prioritised and focused on Q.5 If there insufficient funds should all the funds be distributed across all proposed schemes? Or are there priority schemes, what are they and why? Priorities – Rural broadband and opportunities to share experiences, mobile communication in rural areas Small business communities – online but need the support and education to ensure this happens. Helping people/businesses have access to hardware and software to do this Farming community – knowledge transfer- SME’s North /South cooperation has to be available to everyone not just the border areas Final Comments How is the programme going to be made workable? Need to know spend and the details Processes identified, how to keep LAG’s from current programme
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