LAG Ylä-Savon Veturi
Local Action Group (LAG) Ylä-Savon Veturi is a non-profit, rural development association operating in Ylä-Savo region in Northern Savo. It was established in 1999. It is one of the three LAGs in Northern Savo (other two are LAG Mansikka and LAG Kalakukko). Ylä-Savon Veturi operates in seven municipalities: Iisalmi, Keitele, Kiuruvesi, Lapinlahti, Pielavesi, Sonkajärvi and Vieremä.
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The aim of the association and the local development strategy is to encourage the rural people to develop their own living environment and daily life, to increase co-operation between rural associations and municipalities and to assist rural people, enterprises and associations in the preparation and implementation of their development projects. Ylä-Savon Veturi grants Leader fund for local developing projects and innovative ideas.
Rural Development Association – The Local Activator
- supports projects which are born from the needs and ideas of rural people
- offers assistance for the planning and implementing projects
- evaluates the projects´ eligibility for financing
- organizes training and seminars
- promotes transnational cooperation and help associations and entrepreneurs to find partners in EU countries
Within all of these themes, the transnational work is promoted and encouraged!
Please, contact:
Minna Partanen
LAG Manager
phone: +358 40 760 7173
e-mail: minna.partanen@ylasavonveturi.fi
More information
- The Regional Council of Northern Savo
- Lakeland – Visit Finland
- Wikipedia: North Savo
- More information about city of Iisalmi
- Read more about rural development in Finland.
New operational models for everyday actions
Business funding transforms a new idea into a business faster
Collaboration in rural areas in North Savo