Brussels, 06/07/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday, the European Commission approved the rural development programmes Leader+ for Ireland and Sweden. These programmes aim to develop new ideas for the improvement of standards of living in the rural areas of these two countries.
Provided with EUR 109.285 million, of which a Community contribution of EUR 47.9 million, for the 2000-2006 period, Leader+ "Ireland" has as aim to emphasis the natural and cultural heritage, strengthen the economic...