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Axes 3 and 4

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Project details – Business Plan 1

Details of Rural Development Plan projects approved under axes 3 and 4 of the Rural Development Plan.

Project Details - Business Plan 2

Details of Rural Development Plan projects approved under axes 3 and 4 of the Rural Development Plan.

Axis 4 Cooperation Projects

List of funding approved for Cooperative Joint Actions between Local Action Groups in Wales and partners from within United Kingdom or other European Union Member States.

European Fisheries Fund

European Fisheries Fund
It replaces the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) grants.
street in Solva, Pembrokeshire

Axes 3 and 4 of the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 relate to the quality of life in rural areas, and 'LEADER' locally based approaches to rural development.

Projects are delivered under activities related to Axes 3 and 4 of the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013.

Axis 3

Axis 3 aims to improve the quality of life in rural areas and promote the diversification of the rural economy. It does this in a variety of ways. These include promoting village renewal and development, encouraging tourism, supporting micro-enterprises and improving basic rural services. Axis 3 strives to nurture rural heritage, while also providing training and information to those actively involved in rural economies.

Axis 4

Axis 4 uses the 'LEADER' approach to encourage people to become involved in improving and developing their rural communities. In particular Axis 4 aims to generate new innovative ways in which to sustain long-term development in Wales.