The Leader approach shall comprise at least the following elements:

1. (a)

   area-based local development strategies intended for well-identified subregional rural territories;

2. (b)

   local public-private partnerships (hereinafter local action groups);

3. (c)

   bottom-up approach with a decision-making power for local action groups concerning the elaboration and implementation of local development strategies;

4. (d)

   multi-sectoral design and implementation of the strategy based on the interaction between actors and projects of different sectors of the local economy;

5. (e)

   implementation of innovative approaches;

6. (f)

   implementation of cooperation projects;

7. (g)

   networking of local partnerships.