LOCAL ACTION GROUPS AS A DETERMINANT OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

The article aims to assess the activities of Local Action Groups (LAGs) in region Lublin. research hypothesis, that territorial partnerships are an important factor local development, LAG support is seen by communities through implementation grant projects well-being residents, was verified with use questions. 114 members LAGs located area Lublin took part study, which based on a questionnaire prepared author paper, and 238 participants implemented direct interviews. conducted period from August September 2019. descriptive statistics STATISTICA 13.1 PL software were used process obtained results. Based outcomes research, most motives for joining partnership social reasons – need act benefit community, egoistic nature introduce changes environment would help self-development, or willingness form beneficial relationships. It also curiosity about new cooperation. ranked main goals LAGs, as well categories should be supported. Among their expectations, interviews mentioned: supporting developing non-agricultural activities, actions reduce unemployment establishment international