Sommebygd
SOMMENBYGD is situated in the southern part of Sweden between Stockholm and
Malmö. The total population of SOMMENBYGD is app. 51 000. Most of which live
in the small towns and villages. It is an inland region with a landscape
that varies from forested highlands to open farmland plains. Still, the most
predominant feature is all the water—lakes, rivers and canals. Water for
swimming, fishing, canoeing, boating and skating in the winter.
The LAG
The foundation of Leader+ SOMMENBYGD is a tripartnership between
the
Public Sector ( municipalities of Aneby, Boxholm, Kinda, Linköping,
Tranås, Ydre and Ödeshög and the regional authorities of
Jönköpings län and Östergötland). Private Sector—rural business and farming representatives. Non-profit Organisations, Voluntary Sector and Young People
All sectors are represented in the LAG—Local Action Group— the
decision-making body of SOMMENBYGD.
LAG is responsible for the
implementation of the strategies and objectives set out in the Local
Development Plan.
This implementation is mainly achieved through the granting of funds to
different local projects.
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