Local Action Groups (LAGS) and their impact on the process of rural development in Romania

The development of rural areas in Romania is quite low compared with what rural environment means in countries that have benefited from the Rural Development Program since 1991, when the measure started, it was dedicated to member states of the European Union. The problems of required rural infrastructure to ensure a minimum for decent living conditions still exist, and the only thing that could contribute to the development of rural areas is the involvement of local actors through the Local Action Groups. In 2015, we will draw a line and see how it contributed to the rural development program of National Rural Development Program 2007-2013. It is noticeable that Romanian farms begin to grow slowly and try to align with European standards found in developed countries in the European Union. However, the process should be continued, which is why PNDR 2014-2020 continues the development direction of the Romanian village placing more emphasis on the LEADER measure, which implies a more active involvement of local actors in supporting and developing the Romanian village.