To strengthen local action groups to lend Catalan fishing and the countryside an effective boost everywhere in Catalonia

Local action groups, driven by European guidelines, have been a positive initiative everywhere in Catalonia. They manage public grants independently and in a responsible manner and bring together all the economic and social agents linked to the sector in the form of an association. This self-management of the countryside and fisheries with public grants is highly welcomed in every region. However, the diversity of Catalan fisheries and countryside constitutes a potential for wealth and a management challenge at the same time. It is important to strengthen these local action groups by devising strategic lines in multi-year plans to set specific goals that are suitable for each region, based on a system of local governance and designated grant programmes in keeping with the characteristics of each area. These action groups must commit to issuing a report and be responsible for accountability to the Parliament of Catalonia every year when it comes to the achievement of goals.