Brussels, 19/12/2001 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has approved the programme for the EU initiative LEADER+ for the Italian region of Marche, for the period 2001-2006. The total amount of funding earmarked for the programme will be EUR 20.274 million, including a public contribution of EUR 15.700 million. This includes the Community contribution (EAGGF-Guidance) amounting to EUR 7.850 million. The programme covers all the rural areas of the region. Its aim is to promote the new...