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Regional Development Company of Parnonas 1. GENERAL DATA

Establishment

The Regional Development Company of Parnonas (PARNONAS S.A.) was established on 26.9.1995 (Government Gazette 5854/10.11.95) and took the form of a Company whose main purpose is the economic and cultural development of Parnonas area.

The Regional Development Company of Parnonas (Parnonas S.A.) was established on 26.9.1995 (Government Gazette 5854 / 10.11.95) and took the form of a Company whose main purpose is the economic and cultural development of Parnonas area.

The Company is a business of local authorities, with national legal Entity and it is governed by the provisions of Law 3463/2006 "Ratification of the Code of Municipalities and Communities", by the provisions of Law 2190/20 on Societe Anonyme, as amended and in force, as well as by the provisions of Law 3604/2007 ,"Revision and amendment of the codified law 2190/1920”on Societe Anonyme and other provisions. It is also the Local Action Group of the CLLD / LEADER 2014-2020 Program for the Eastern and its headquarter is in . 1. GENERAL DATA

The Company’s objectives are: a) scientific and technical support to local government and their associations as well as decentralized state administration, b) the promotion of entrepreneurial, economic and generally sustainable development of Municipalities of the Peloponnese Region, ie the Prefectures of Arcadia, Argolida, Lakonia, Messinia and Korinthia, c) the development of environmental protection activities, d) its participation in programs and the implementation of relevant policies at inter-municipal level or in a wider geographical area.

Its main areas of activity are the implementation and management of national and co-funded projects and programs, the provision of technical support services to local authorities and other public bodies , the development of studies and programs for projects and services for local government and other public bodies, the implementation and promotion of social policy actions. 1. GENERAL DATA

Area of intervention

The Company currently operates in the Region of Peloponnese. For the 2014-2020 programming period, the intervention area for the implementation of the local CLLD / LEADER program includes 13 local authorities in the prefectures of , Arcadia and (South Kynouria, Tripolis, Megalopolis, Argos-, Epidavros, , , , , , and , with the exception of the urban centers of Sparta, Tripolis, Argos and Nafplio), with a total area of ~ 9,500km2 and a population of 149,029 inhabitants.

The area covers the eastern side of the Peloponnese, its central and southern part. It stretches north to New in Argolida, south to Cavo Malea, Elafonissos and Cape Tainaro in Laconia, while eastwards it starts from Eastern coast of the Peloponnese to Ermionda, includes the whole area by the Argolic Gulf and the Myrtoon Sea and Reaches west to Mount Taygetos and the boundaries of the Prefecture of Messinia occupying 45.26% of the area. 1. GENERAL DATA

Share capital increases

CHRONOLOGY AMOUNT OF INCREASE 26-9-1995 30.000.000 GRD.

16-1-2000 30.000.000 GRD.

2-9-2001 60.000.000 GRD.

2-12-2001 12.150.00 GRD.

20-12-2006 64.188,45€

10-09-2009 632.668,60€

15-04-2015 203.366,15€

Today the share capital of the Company amounts to € 1.250.427,40 and consists of 42,604 shares, of a nominal value of € 29.35 each. 2. SHAREHOLDERS

TOTAL AMOUNT OF Α/Α NAME TURNOUT SHARES PARTICIPATION (€)

1 MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH KYNOURIA 12.685 29,774% 372.304,75

2 MUNICIPALITY OF MONEMVASIA 11.519 27,037% 338.082,65

3 MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH KYNOURIA 5.535 12,992% 162.452,25 4 MUNICIPALITY OF TRIPOLIS 3.054 7,168% 89.634,90 5 MUNICIPALITY OF EUROTA 2.539 5,960% 74.519,65

6 MUNICIPALITY OF SPARTA 2.414 5,666% 70.850,90

7 REGION OF PELOPONNESE 1.362 3,197% 39.974,70 8 MUNICIPALITY OF ARGOS-MYCENAE 655 1,537% 19.224,25 9 MUNICIPALITY OF ERMIONIDA 170 0,399% 4.989,50 10 MUNICIPALITY OF MEGALOPOLIS 131 0,307% 3.844,85 11 MUNICIPALITY OF ELAFFONISOS 42 0,099% 1.232,70 12 MUNICIPALITY OF EASTERN MANI 950 2,230% 27.882,50

13 CHAMBER OF LAKONIA 985 2,312% 28.909,75 REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE 14 MUNICIPALITIES OF THE 104 0,244% 3.052,40 PELOPONNESE 15 DEVELOPMENT LACONIA A.E. 45 0,106% 1.320,75

16 COMMERCIAL CHAMBER OF ARKADIA 74 0,174% 2.171,90

ASSOCIATIONS - AGRICULTURAL 17 340 0,796% 9.979,00 COOPERATIVES TOTAL SHARES 42.604 100,00% 1.250.427,40 3. SHAREHOLDERS/MANAGMENT

• Most of the share capital is held by the 1st and 2nd level local authorities, with 96.61%. The proportion of private entities, including Chambers, Unions and Agricultural Cooperatives, Cultural Associations and other bodies representing collective private sector interests, amounts to 3.39%. • The Company is governed by the General Assembly (GA) and the Board of Directors (7), elected by the General Assembly.

• The General Meeting of Shareholders is the supreme body of the company and may decide on any matter concerning the company, except those that are decided by the Board of Directors according to the Law or the Statute

• Its decisions bind all shareholders, even those who are absent or disagree. The mandate of members of the Board of Directors is five years.

• The Company is represented in any public, judicial or other authority and to third parties by the Board of Directors, which is entitled, by special decision, to assign the exercise of its rights in relation to the representation and management of the company to one or more members or employees of the Company. 4. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors consists of the following seven (7) members, with a mandate until 03-06-2020.

President Charalambos Lysikatos, Mayor of South Kynoyria Charalambos Koutsonikolis, Deputy Mayor of Monemvasia Vice- Eleni Detakou, Municipal Councilor of Evrotas Municipality Presidents

CEO Spyridon Floros, Entrepreneur

Vasilios Salakos, Entrepreneur Panayiotis Mantas, Mayor of North Kynouria MEMBERS Dimitrios Tsigounis, Economist

The President, the CEO undertake the executive functions together with the General Manager who is also responsible for Business operation. 5 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART /STAFF

The Regional Development Company of Parnonas currently employs 21 people of various specialties who are characterized by increased interdisciplinary approach which is in the line with the range and complexity of the objects of the Company It also has independent service contracts with 17 external partners to provide advice, transfer of know-how and special studies for Technical Support for Local Authorities, forming a total business structure of 38 people.

21 full time 13 free-lancers 2 Foresters-environmentalists, 3 Civil Engineers, 1 Agriculturist, 2 Mechanical Engineers, 4 Economists, 2 Agronomists and Topographers, 2 Civil Engineers, 2 Architects, 1 Mechanical Engineer, 3 Geologists-Environmentalists, 1 Chemical engineer 1Technical Advisor 2 Engineers, 1 Physicist, 1 Chemist, 1 Lawyer, 1 Business Administration TE 2 Administrative staff 2 White collar workers

The Company operates an Authorized Technical Service with an appropriate number and qualifications of technical personnel, in accordance with the legislation that governs it, which has assumed the responsibilities of the Managing Authority. 5. ORGANIZATION CHART 6. SECOND COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM 1994-1999

Basic contracts under the 2nd Community Support Program With the Company's inception a contract with the Ministry of Agriculture for the implementation of the LEADER II Community Initiative was signed.

TITLE OF PROJECT Integrated Rural Development of Parnonas - Community Initiative LEADER II BRIEF DESCRIPTION The project aimed at the integrated rural development of the region of Parnonas through the development of complementary and alternative agricultural activities as well as the qualitative upgrading of the region's physiognomy and the promotion of its characteristic features - cultural expression of its characteristics - cultural tradition -historical environment-architectural heritage.

BUDGET 7.177.244,31 € CHRONOLOGY OF IMPLEMENTAION 1996-2001 DURATION 6 years REMUNERATION 844.513,00 € CONTRACTING AUTHORITY MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

Amount (in Amount (€) % Of the total cost drachmas)

Total cost (eligible) 2.445,646 7.177.244,31 100% Projects funded 80 Public Expenditure 1.588,100 4.660.601,61 64,93% Jobs maintained or created ~238 Community participation (EAGGF) 1.291,641 3.790.582,54 52,81%

National participation (Ministry of 296,459 870.019,08 12,12% Agriculture)

Own participation 857,545 2.516.639,77 35,06% 6. SECOND COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM 1994-1999

Basic contracts under the 2nd Community Support Program Ecological Park Mount Parnonas - Moustos Wetland

TITLE OF PROJECT Ecological Park Mount Parnonas - Moustos Wetland - Operational Program "Environment"

BRIEF DESCRIPTION The project was aimed at maintaining, upgrading and highlighting the habitats in Mount Parnonas and Moustos Wetland through special studies, management plans and actions and addressing the special environmental problems of the area.

BUDGET 99.779,00 €

CHRONOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION 1997-2001

DURATION 5 years

REMUNERATION 41.085,00 €

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY 7. 3rd PROGRAMMING PERIOD 2000-2006

The LEADER + Program aimed at moderate growth of its implementation area as an integrated policy by creating the "Eco-development model." The aim was to exploit the comparative advantages of the area, integrating it into the international and European protected areas, focusing on the natural and anthropogenic environment.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES Diversifying the production base by strengthening the service sector

Strengthening youth and female entrepreneurship

Integrated development with diversification of production base, Enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises by improving the exploitation and protection of natural resources organization and stabilization of production quality

Strengthening partnership and business networking Promotion - exploitation and protection of natural and cultural resources Strengthening networking and partnerships at regional, national and international level Strengthening the identity, coherence, attractiveness and extroversion of the region by creating conditions for economic Creation – Strengthening of collective development policy and social convergence Introduction of new technologies in production and development planning 7. 3rd PROGRAMMING PERIOD 2000-2006

Axis 1: Integrated pilot rural development strategy

1.1. Technical Support for Implementation Body 1.103.469,00 €

Measure 1.2. Aid for investment - support for entrepreneurship 4.838.575,00 €

Measure 1.3. Support actions 292.812,00 €

Measure 1.4. Protection - promotion and enhancement of natural and cultural heritage 913.150,00 €

Axis 2: Supporting cooperation between rural areas

Measure 2.1. Inter-regional - Interregional cooperation 150.000,00 €

2.2. Transnational cooperation 100.000,00 €

GENERAL TOTAL PROGRAM 7.398.006,00 €

Percentage% of total Amount (€) cost Projects funded 83 Total cost 8.897.545,41 100% Jobs maintained or created ~276 Public expense 6.248.000,00 70,2 %

Community Involvement (EAGGF) 4.086.821,67 55,2%

National Participation (Ministry of 1.213.178,33 16,4% Agriculture)

Own contribution 2.098.006,0 28,4% 8. TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROGRAM IMMERSION 2002-2010

During the third programming period, the Company managed projects and programs related to rural development, the environment, social cohesion and employment, with a total budget of 23.294.620,46€. Α/Α ΕΡΓΟ/ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΠΡΟΫΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΜΟΣ

1 C.I.LEADER+ “ Eco-development of Southeast Peloponnese” 8.897.545,41

Integrated Rural Development Program . – Axis 7 CP «Α.Α- Α.Υ.» & Measure 2.2.4 ROP 7.213.553,27 2

3 C.I. EQUAL «IDEA» 44.410,00 4 C.I. ΕQUAL «PEIRAN» 107.636,63 5 C.I. ΕQUAL "Organic Livestock" 29.702,74

Projects Measure 5.3 "Help at Home" Municipalities Monemvasia, Skala, , , Leonidio, 6 , North Kynouria and “CCE" Municipality of Molai 2.715.671,77

Measure 2.2.5 "Home Aid" of the Municipalities of East Mani, Therapnas, Niatos- and 7 “CCECD" of the Municipality of North Kynouria 1.178.408,69

8 Technical and Scientific Support of a Management Body 30.570,00

«Events for the promotion of local products and Mediterranean gastronomy in the Eastern 9 Peloponnese region» (Only for the Festival of the Tsakonian Aubergine of the Municipality of 35.000,00 Leonidio) - 2.1.6 ROP

10 Integrated Intervention Project "Supporting Employment through Eco-design in Eastern Arcadia" 93.362,02

Integrated Intervention Project "Supporting employment through the implementation of the local 11 quality agreement for agro-tourism and agricultural products" 35.884,48

«Equipment and Operation of the Ecological Park of Parnonas-Mustos Wetland» - Measure 8.1 of 12 the OP "Environment" 560.703,68

13 Projects to promote and attract visitors to the Ecological Park of - Moustos 132.787,09

14 "Integrated Intervention for Women" - Measure 5.3 "Employment and Vocational Training" 4.836,60 7. TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROJECTS / PROGRAMS IMMERSION 2002-2010

Α/Α PROGRAM BUDGET

Organization and implementation of invitation and hospitality of Greek and mainly foreign 15 journalists and presentation olive groves and olive oil producers of the Peloponnese – 28.500,00 Panhellenic Exporter Association Benchmarking research in 10 business sectors, from 50 to 60 enterprises per sector, repeated 16 and re-evaluated (twice in five years), with a methodology to be defined by the PEA coordinating 14.680,00 body "- Panhellenic Exporter Association "Study to identify the specific barriers faced young entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs or 17 potential entrepreneurs", Action 2.3.2 PEA 8.230,00 "Development and implementation of environmental awareness programs and information of the 18 local population for the protection of Parnon Mountain from fires" - Measure 2.1.3 ROP 105.163,35

"Reformation of communal spaces Kandalou of the Municipality of Tegea, Prefecture of Arcadia 19 "-Special Fund for the Implementation of Regulatory and Urban Planning of the Ministry of the 57.633,38 Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works "Reformation of communal spaces Rizon of the Municipality of Tegea, Prefecture of Arcadia "- 20 Special Fund for the Implementation of Regulatory and Urban Planning of the Ministry of the 50.000,00 Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works «Reconstruction of common areas and squares of Pytra village of Asopos, Prefecture of 21 Lakonia» - SFIR of Ministry of Environment and Waters 88.301,46 «Center for Creative Employment of Children of the Municipality of Molaon. The Action 22 "Harmonizing Family and Professional Life“ of ECG 68.231,27 «Center for Creative Employment of Children of the Municipality of South Kynouria. The Action 23 "Harmonizing Family and Professional Life“ of ECG 106.373,98 "Reformation of communal spaces and squares within a residential area. Kastri D. North 23 Kynouria "- Special Fund for the Implementation of Regulatory and Urban Planning of the 90.615,72 Ministry of the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works "Reformation of communal spaces and squares within a residential area. Ag. Petrou D. North 25 Kynouria "- Special Fund for the Implementation of Regulatory and Urban Planning of the 97.999,97 Ministry of the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works. Programming Contract on General Management Study of Renovation and Infrastructure of the 26 Municipality of Karyas of Municipality Lurkeia 33.880,00 27 Restoration of communal areas of Pera Melana ,Tyros Prefecture of Arcadia 79.529,11

28 Reforms of communal spaces and squares of the Municipality of Zarakas 73.898,98 7. TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROJECTS / PROGRAMS IMMERSION 2002-2010

Α/Α PROGRAM BUDGET

29 Reconstruction of internal roads in Municipality of North Kynouria 192.045,27

Consultative agreement on advisory services to the interdisciplinary project team of the Kosmas 30 15.000,00 Community Action Program 2008-2010 Agreement on "Consultancy services for the interdisciplinary project team of the Operational 31 15.000,00 Program 2008-2010 of the Municipality of Tegea" Contract award services on "Development of economic and technical feasibility study for the 32 5.712,00 establishment of community Leonidion municipal enterprise" Contract award services on "Development of economic and technical feasibility study for the 33 4.760,00 establishment of community Tegeas municipal enterprise" Contract award services on "Development of economic and technical feasibility study for the 34 4.760,00 establishment of community Zaraka municipal enterprise" Programming contract titled "Inter-municipal cooperation between the Municipalities of Leonidio 35 59.500,00 and Zarakas for the planning of development on the axis of the eastern Peloponnese" Programming contract entitled "Inter-municipal co-operation between municipalities of Asopos, 36 Vion and Monemvasia" - Development of the Peloponnese peninsula "Development of the area of 105.910,00 the peninsula of Kavo Malea"

Service contract award entitled "Advisory services for the preparation of the Operational Program 37 29.750,00 of North Kynouria for 2007-2010"

Service contract award entitled "Consulting services for the preparation of the Municipality of 38 21.420,00 Tyros Operational Program for 2007-2010" Service contract award entitled "Advisory services for the preparation of the Operational Program 39 35.700,00 of Skala Municipality for 2007-2010"

40 Programmatic contract for technical and scientific support O.L.A. South Arcadia 88.041,00

41 Programmatic contract for technical and scientific support O.L.A. Southern Laconia 96.963,00

Programmatic contract for technical and scientific support of North Kynouria and Therapnon 42 38.092,00 Municipalities 7. TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROJECTS / PROGRAMS IMMERSION 2002-2010

Α/Α PROGRAM BUDGET

Programmatic contract for technical and scientific support of the Municipality of Tegeus, 43 44.704,00 Phalesiasas and Karyon Programming agreement for the renewal of the chestnut-browning potential of the Municipality of 44 8.657,00 North Kynouria and the Community of Structure “ Home Assistance of Municipality of Tegea" under the Act: "Actions to strengthen 45 60.835,08 social cohesion and improving the quality of life and older people in need of home help" Structure "Home Assistance of Municipality of Monemvasia" under the Act: "Actions to strengthen 46 74.873,95 social cohesion and improving the quality of life and older people in need of home assistance" Structure "Home Assistance of Leonidio" under the Act: "Actions to strengthen social cohesion 47 60.835,08 and improving the quality of life and older people in need of home assistance" Structure "Home Assistance of Asopos" under the Act: "Actions to strengthen social cohesion 48 60.835,08 and improving the quality of life and older people in need of home assistance" Structure "Home Assistance of Municipality of Pellanas" under the Act: "Actions to strengthen 49 62.660,14 social cohesion and improving the quality of life and older people in need of home assistance" Structure "Home Assistance of Therapnon" under the Act: "Actions to strengthen social cohesion 50 60.835,08 and improving the quality of life and older people in need of home assistance" Structure "Home Assistance of Northern Mani" under the Act: "Actions to strengthen social 51 60.835,08 cohesion and improving the quality of life and older people in need of home assistance"

Structure "Home Assistance of Niaton and Zaraka" under the Act: "Actions to strengthen social 52 100.097,10 cohesion and improving the quality of life and older people in need of home assistance" Service contract award : "Preparation of the application for aid - application form of the 53 Municipality of Tyros in Measure 313 Submeasure 313 A" Promotion of the comparative 1.845,00 advantages of the regions "of Axis 3 Agricultural Development Program 2007-2013 " Service contract award : "Preparation of the application for aid - application form of the 54 Municipality of Leonidio , Measure 313 Submeasure 313 A" Promotion of the comparative 1.845,00 advantages of the regions "of Axis 3 Agricultural Development Program 2007-2013 ΣΥΝΟΛΟ 23.557.696,83 9. INDICATIVE PROJECTS / PROGRAMS OF THE 4th PROGRAMMING PERIOD

On June 7th 2010, a contract was signed between Regional Development Company of Parnonas and the Ministry of Rural Development and Food for the implementation of the local LEADER program entitled "Eastern Peloponnese - From Eco-development to Innovation". After 4 additional funding due to the good program performance, the total amount of public spending of the local LEADER program was € 10,607,000.00

Local LEADER Program entitled "Eastern TITLE OF PROJECT Peloponnese. From Eco-development to Innovation"

Under the program, private investments were made in the fields of rural tourism, small and medium-sized enterprises and modern technologies, as well as small public works for actions of natural, cultural and architectural heritage, co- financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. BRIEF DESCRIPTION The LEADER Initiative, after having experienced three programming periods, has created the necessary conditions for the region to move from the eco- development, which has laid the foundation to innovation. 127 projects were funded (private investment and public investment).

PUBLIC EXPENSE: 10.607.000,00 €

BUDGET 14.601.940,12 €

CHRONOLOGY: 07.06.2010 – 31.12.2015

CONTRACTING Ministry of Rural Development & Food AUTHORITY: 9. INDICATIVE PROJECTS / PROGRAMS OF THE 4th PROGRAMMING PERIOD

TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF AUTHORITIES 2011-2014 BENEFICIARY: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF PARNONAS

TITLE: LEONIDIO SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT It concerns the work of Biological Cleaning consisting of the construction of sewage treatment plants and sewerage networks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION An ongoing Project in the new Programming Period 2014-2020 in the 2nd Phase of Implementation with a new budget of € 5,847,909.37. INITIAL BUDGET 10.924.852,65€

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: Ministry of Energy & Environment

PROGRAM / SOURCE OF Operational Program "Environment - Sustainable Development" FINANCE:

TITLE: CENTER FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL HISTORY AND THE SEA ROUTES IN THE EASTERN PELOPONNESE With the restoration of the pre-industrial building of “Fabbrica of Culture" in Leonidio, the "Center for the Promotion of the Agricultural History and the Sea Routes in the Eastern Peloponnese" was created BRIEF DESCRIPTION and it operates. It is essentially multivenue with appropriate infrastructure and equipment for the organization of events and cultural events, providing information, education and entertainment to the local population and visitors of the area. BUDGET 2.768.864,28€

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: Ministry of Economy, Infrastructure, Maritime Affairs and Tourism PROGRAM / SOURCE OF "Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship" / ERDF FINANCE: 9. INDICATIVE PROJECTS / PROGRAMS OF THE 4th PROGRAMMING PERIOD

BUILDING ENERGY ENHANCEMENT OF LEONIDIO's TITLE PROJECT: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The project concerned the energy upgrading of the building, total construction 960,5 m2,the purchase of the necessary BRIEF DESCRIPTION: equipment for biomass burning and publicity actions (brochures, training guide, workshops) . BUDGET: 312.513,92€

CONTRACTING Ministry of Environment and Energy AUTHORITY:

FUNDING: OP “Environment-Sustainable Development”

BUILDING RESTORATION OF INFORMATION CENTER FOR ΤΙΤΛΟΣ ΕΡΓΟΥ: FLORA OF MOUNTAIN PARNONAS The project concerned the work required for the restoration of BRIEF the building of the former Primary School of Vaskinas, aiming at the creation of a Botanical Station for information and public DESCRIPTION: awareness, aiming to be a reference place for the promotion of the rich flora of Parnonas. BUDGET: 600.000,00€

BRIEF Management Authority of Mount Parnonas - Moustos Wetland DESCRIPTION: FUNDING: OP “Environment-Sustainable Development” : 9. INDICATIVE PROJECTS / PROGRAMS OF THE 4th PROGRAMMING PERIOD

ENERGY UPGRADING OF MUNICIPAL BUILDING OF SOUTH TITLE: KYNOURIA’S MUNICIPALITY

The work involved in building operations improvement of energy efficiency of the building with individual tasks such as adding external insulation, internal coatings, replacement of BRIEF DESCRIPTION: doors and windows, double insulated with double glazing, roof repair, painting interior and exterior surfaces, blinds sunscreen etc. BUDGET: 118.453,13€

CONTRACTING Ministry of Environment and Energy AUTHORITY:

FUNDING: OP "Environment-Sustainable Development"

MODERNIZATION OF LEONIDIO NURSERY MUNICIPAL TITLE: BUILDING The project concerned work on the modernization of the BRIEF DESCRIPTION: existing facilities of the Leonidio Nursery Station, both in the interior and exterior and in the surrounding area, as well as in the provision of modern equipment for the optimal care for children BUDGET: 288.116,72€

CONTRACTING Region of Peloponnese AUTHORITY

FUNDING: ROP Western -Peloponnese- 9. INDICATIVE PROJECTS / PROGRAMS OF THE 4th PROGRAMMING PERIOD

REPLACMENT OF WATER NETWORK OF MUNICIPAL COMMUNITY OF KALAMON, MARATHOUSES & WATER TITLE NETWORK EXTENSION WITHIN MUNICIPAL COMMUNITY OF MEGALOPOLIS

The project implemented was related to the construction of the new internal water supply network of the MOMA settlements of BRIEF DESCRIPTION , Marathousa and to the extension of the water supply network within the Municipality of Megalopolis. The new water supply network will be used to meet the population's water supply needs and will fully meet its fire-fighting needs.

BUDGET 403.904,77€

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY REGION OF PELOPONNESE

ROP -Peloponnese- Ionian Islands FUNDING European Regional Development Fund 9. INDICATIVE PROJECTS / PROGRAMS OF THE 4th PROGRAMMING PERIOD

CONSTRUCTION OF A BEACH PUBLIC AREA AT PLYTRA TITLE: SQUARE ,MUNICIPALITY OF MONEMVASIA

BUDGET 30.750,00€

CONTARCTING Municipality of Monemvasia AUTHORITY The Company undertook the elaboration of the study, which concerned interventions for the construction of a COMPANY SERVICES public square on the coastal front of Plytra Lakonias with an area of 6.5 acres. STAGE OF The study has been completed and approved DEVELOPMENT

VERVENA SQUARE CONSTRUCTION (Kato Verveni TITLE settlement) –PHASE A

BUDGET 24.600,00€

CONTARCTING Municipality of North Kynouria AUTHORITY The Company carried out the final study of the project, which involved the formation of a plot of land on staged levels due to a high slope, the formation of an open COMPANY SERVICES amphitheatrical space with stands and a tent (about 200 people), the formation of a small playground and the installation of wooden roofs and equipment (benches). STAGE OF The project was integrated, implemented and funded by the 4th Local LEADER program, with a total public DEVELOPMENT expenditure of € 241,799.99. 9. INDICATIVE PROJECTS / PROGRAMS OF THE 4th PROGRAMMING PERIOD

ACTION PLAN FOR BIO-CLIMATE REHABILITATION OF TITLE: BASOURAKOS BUILDING, MULTIPLEX SKALA, LAKONIAS

BUDGET: 5.500.000,00€

The Company undertook to support the Technical Service of the Municipality of Evrotas in the implementation of the project, which concerned the recording, analysis and COMPANY SERVICES: evaluation of the existing situation, both in terms of feasibility and specific bioclimatic and architectural requirements and possibilities, as well as in the preparation of financial Project Financing File from Development Programs. The study of the Basourakos building won the 2nd European STAGE OF Green Building Award for Integrated Energy Planning, as part DEVELOPMENT of the European project MaTrID.

INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE CENTRAL ROAD AXLE AND TITLE: SIDINGS AT TRADITIONAL SETTLEMENT OF LEONIDIO

BUDGET: 3.550.000,00€

The study involved the creation of a traffic-calmed street that is consistent with the modern view of a traditional central village COMPANY SERVICES: road (Leonidio), which maintains and highlights local elements and it also has local character.

The study has been completed and approved. Also, a request STAGE OF for funding was submitted to an Hellenic Company for Local DEVELOPMENT Development and Local Government 9. INDICATIVE PROJECTS / PROGRAMS OF THE 4th PROGRAMMING PERIOD

CONFIGURATION OF SELECTED COMMON POINTS OF TITLE: THE ROAD AXIS LEONIDIO - PLAKA - POULITHRA

BUDGET: 5.250.000,00€

The study involved interventions configuration hubs of Leonidio - Plaka - Poulithra particular configuration COMPANY SERVICES sidewalks, paving areas and planting areas, with appropriate lighting, signage and surface rainwater management. STAGE OF The study has been completed and approved. DEVELOPMENT

RESTRUCTIRING OF THE CENTRAL ROAD OF MUNICIPAL TITLE: COMMUNITY OF TYROS

BUDGET: 3.375.000,00€

The study concerned the redevelopment of a road section COMPANY SERVICES Astros-Leonidio approximately 1,200m long, with a starting point the bridge at the entrance of Tyros.

The study has been completed and approved. Also, a STAGE OF request for funding was submitted to Hellenic Company for DEVELOPMENT Local Development and Local Government 9. INDICATIVE PROJECTS / PROGRAMS OF THE 4th PROGRAMMING PERIOD

CONSTRUCTION OF CLOSED GYM, MUNICIPALITY OF TITLE: SOUTH KYNOURIA

BUDGET: 3.025.000,00€

The object of the study was to construct a closed gym, on the Municipality of South Kynouria’s owned land, total area COMPANY SERVICES: 3.235.75m2 within village boundaries "Sapounokaikon Beach" ,Tyros

STAGE OF The study has been completed and approved. DEVELOPMENT:

WATER SUPPLY OF LEONIDIO,VASKINA,PALEOCHORI TITLE: AND AGIOS IOANNIS , MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH KYNOURIA

BUDGET: 2.020.940,00€

The object of the study concerned the improvement and upgrading of external aqueducts and internal distribution COMPANY SERVICES: network of the town of Leonidio and the settlement of Vaskinas

The entire study has been completed and approved and STAGE OF funding requests have been submitted At this stage a DEVELOPMENT: request for funding is being requested at the Call of Region of Peloponnese. 10. INTER-TERRITORIAL AND TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION PROJECTS

TITLE: Inter-territorial project ”Finest Greek Tastes” - LEADER

BUDGET: 373.333,67€

The Project was implemented with the participation of 21 Development Companies of Greece, coordinated by the Regional Development Company of Parnonas and funded by the LEADER program. It involved the promotion of selected flavors with recognized, certified (PDO, PGI) and exquisite products from each region of Greece, aiming at the promotion of gastronomic COMPANY SERVICES: tradition, for the benefit of the rural economy and tourism. The long-term planning implementation tool is the Network of Finest Greek Tastes, established by 21 LAGs, 56 Municipalities, other institutions and universities, based in Leonidio, Arcadia. The Plan was carried out under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food and the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece.

TITLE: Inter-territorial project “Island Peloponnese”- LEADER

BUDGET: 223.255,24€

The Project was implemented with the participation of the 5 LAGs of the Peloponnese, with the Regional Development Company of Parnonas as coordinator.It concerned the identification of the COMPANY SERVICES: single geographical region of the Peloponnese as a European Region of economic, social and cultural development. The Plan included actions to promote and exploit the dynamic sectors of the Peloponnese (wine sector, olive sector and culture). 10. INTER-TERRITORIAL AND TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION PROJECTS

Transnational project "Parks Protection II: Management, TITLE: Protection and Economic Development of Protected Areas" (LEADER)

BUDGET: 49.973,00€ (for Regional Development Company of Parnonas)

The transnational cooperation program was implemented in cooperation with the English LAG "Northumberland Coast and Lowlands LEADER" and the Latvian LAG “ Dobele District Rural Partnership”. Its main objective was to develop economic activities through educational tourism in important protected areas of the natural environment. The strategy, in order to COMPANY SERVICES: achieve the objective of the Plan, concerned actions that were mainly the implementation of a training week in each region, the creation of training materials and the implementation of educational guided tours, the promotion of the program via a website and brochure, the dissemination of its results Plan and its evaluation through the implementation of the Project presentation event.

Transnational Cooperation Project "Short Mediterranean Stories: Actions of Culture, Gastronomy and Art in the TITLE: Mediterranean" (LEADER)

BUDGET: 38.521,00€ (for Regional Development Company of Parnonas)

The transnational co-operation project was implemented in cooperation with the LAG “Dimosineteristiki SA", the Cyprus LAG "Troodos Development Company" and the Italian COMPANY SERVICES: LAG "Valle del Grocchio". The aim was to create a common cultural action for the peoples of the Mediterranean through the emergence of areas with significant cultural and gastronomic heritage and interesting natural and social environment. 11. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (European Social Fund)

TITLE: GREEN ECONOMY, SOCIAL COHESION AND EMPLOYMENT

BUDGET: 359.866,73€

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Welfare

The Action Plan was implemented by the Development Partnership "Network for Employment in the Eastern Peloponnese" with Regional Development company of Parnonas as coordinator. It has been a comprehensive intervention for the Eastern Peloponnese region and has focused on supporting the beneficiaries to reconcile supply and demand for BRIEF DESCRIPTION labor. Beneficiaries of the action were 80 unemployed, vulnerable social groups, residents of the Municipalities of North Kynouria, South Kynouria, Evrotas and Monemvasia, who joined the program, aiming at their social integration and professional integration by promoting them at existing work positions, or through the establishment of a new enterprise and in particular the establishment of social cooperative enterprises (SCE).

Study / analysis of the current situation of the local labor market, networking actions, transnational cooperation, the publication of a Good Practice Guide, awareness-raising actions, a training program entitled "Training on Sustainable Environmental Management & Green DELIVERABLES / RESULTS Development", Publication of a Practical Guide to Integration in the Public Registry Entrepreneurship, support sessions for beneficiaries and employers. Out of the 80 beneficiaries 8 were grant employment. CHRONOLOGY 7/2012 -12/2015 11. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (European Social Fund)

TITLE: EXPORTING LOCAL PRODUCTS- CREATING NEW JOBS

BUDGET: 282.756,41€ CONTRACTING Region of Peloponnese AUTHORITY: The main objective of the Plan, which was implemented by the Development Partnership " Network for Employment in the Eastern Peloponnese" with Regional Development company of Parnonas as coordinator was the BRIEF DESCRIPTION creation of jobs as a result of diagnosing specialized local needs and highlighting the development potential in the intervention area, With the activation and mobilization of local actors. Promotion Guidelines, Electronic and Physical Networking, awareness- raising actions, Training Program for Export Executive Staff, Counseling Reception and Psychological Support - Professional Counseling and DELIVERABLES / RESULTS Counseling for Entrepreneurship - Counseling and Support Services for Employers. Out of the 80 beneficiaries 6 were grant employment. and 2 Committees were set up.

CHRONOLOGY 2/2014 -12/2015 12 . FESTIVAL OF PELOPONNESE

«FESTIVAL OF PELOPONNESE: SUPPORT FOR TITLE: PHILHARMONICS AND CHOIRS OF PELOPONNESE»

The project aimed at supporting institutions and structures of local culture. The support was provided by the provision of appropriate equipment (uniforms, musical instruments, sound systems and other musical equipment) for the Philharmonics and Choirs of the Peloponnese, as well as the preparation of a program with cultural events that ranged from the level of the Municipality to the Regional Unity, Region of Peloponnese a part of culture production with national and international scope. ΣΥΝΟΠΤΙΚΗ ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ: Specifically, the following were implemented:

Subproject 1: Supply of costumes for the Philharmonics and Choirs of the Peloponnese Subproject 2: Supply of Musical Instruments, Sound and Other Equipment of the Philharmonic and Choir of the Peloponnese Subproject 3: Peloponnese Festival Sub-Action 4: Technical Consultant Services

ΠΡΟΫΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΜΟΣ: 2.532.859,00 €

ΑΝΑΘΕΤΟΥΣΑ ΑΡΧΗ: Region of Peloponnese

ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ / ΠΗΓΗ ROP Western Greece-Peloponnese- Ionian Islands ΧΡΗΜΑΤΟΔΟΤΗΣΗΣ European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 13. LOCAL PROGRAM CLLD 2014-2020

• The Regional Development Company of Parnonas, leveraging years of experience in the management and implementation of co-financed program, has dynamically started designing a multidisciplinary and multi-funded program that addresses the acute social and economic problems with the bottom-up approach with active participation of the Local Communities. • In the year 2016, the proposal for the implementation of the local CLLD program of the RDP 2014-2020 was presented with the title "Eastern Peloponnese. Biosphere Reserve and Business Zones of Innovation ". • The LAG Parnonas received the 3rd best score among 47 local country programs. • With no. 3206 / 12.12.2016 decision of Rural Development and Food Minister the allocation of funds to local CLLD were approved and Regional Development Company of Parnonas ranked 1st place with allotment public expenditure 11.700.000 .

The Program is co-funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).

Funding of the Local Program CLLD Total cost 11.700.000,00 € Public expenditure EAFRD 8.900.000,00 € Public expenditure EMFF 2.800.000,00 € 13. LOCAL PROGRAM CLLD 2014-2020

Private and public actions include:

• Knowledge transfer & update • Development / improvement of entrepreneurship and competitiveness of the intervention area in specialized fields, areas or beneficiaries • Horizontal support for the development / improvement of entrepreneurship and competitiveness of the implementation area • Basic services & village redevelopment in rural areas • Interventions to improve infrastructure in the primary sector • Development and improvement of forest sustainability • Cooperation between different bodies • Transnational and inter-regional co-operation with other rural areas of Greece and

An important new element of the Local Program CLLD is Innovation, through cooperation with University and Research Institutions for the design of research and innovation actions in the fields of agricultural production and processing (olive, livestock, wine), protection of the natural and man-made environment (Biosphere Reserve, gastronomic culture), green energy, social economy, etc. 13. Administrative Committee of CLLD 2014-2020

The 9-member Administrative Committee of the CLLD program is the Decision-Making Level for the management and implementation of the Local Development program of Parnonas S.A., which is responsible for its proper and lawful implementation, based on the relevant community and national institutional framework. With the Board Decision all the competencies transferred to the CLLD Administrative Committee, in order achieve the effective implementation of the local program. In addition, their representatives are appointed by decisions of the competent bodies of the bodies.

A/A Name Agency represented Agencycategory based on Percentage of the interests they represent Participation (Public / Private) 1 Municipalityof South Kynouria LAG1ST Degree Public 11,11% 2 Munipipalityof Monemvasia LAG 1st Degree Public 11,11% 3 Region of Peloponnese LAG 1st Degree Public 11,11% 4 Union of Agricultural Cooperatives Agricultural Operator Private of Laconia - Agricultural Partnership 11,11% – S.A. 5 FishermensAssociation of Ancient Fishing entity Private 11,11% Epidaurus “Aghios Nikolaos” 6 Local Quality Agreement Commercial Operator Private 11,11% 7 ManagementBody of Mount Environmental Public 11,11% Parnon Moustos Wetland operator 8 Social Cooperative Enterprise SocialOperator Private 11,11% “Synodia” 9 Association “TsakonianArchives” Cultural Operator Private 11,11% 13. Administrative Committee of CLLD 2014-2020

The Development Company of Parnonas S.A. and the Administrative Committee of CLLD are responsible for the following:

• Implementation of local program actions (administrative work, animation, etc.). • Payment of expenditure. • Send requests for clearance of costs • Proclamation procedures & evaluation (definition of criteria, preparation and publication of notices, receipt of proposals and their evaluation, examination of objections, drafting of TBIs, signing contracts with the beneficiaries of the final projects). • Monitoring (receipt of payment requests, administrative checks, on-site inspection, confirmation of financial / physical object, payment of aid). • Project completion

The responsibilities of Development Company Parnonas S.A. which have been transferred to the Administrative Committee of CLLD Program and aimed at effectively implementing of the local development strategy without discrimination and exclusion are at least the following: • Proper and legal management and implementation of the local program. • Implementation of public information and awareness raising activities, as well as calls for expressions of interest with a view to submitting proposals from potential beneficiaries 13. Administrative Committee of CLLD 2014-2020

• Evaluation of proposals from potential beneficiaries, selection of projects to be supported under the Program • Inform potential beneficiaries for the approval or rejection of their proposal with full justification for the reasons of their rejection. • Drawing up and submitting the local action plan technical bulletins. • Monitoring and ensuring the correct and regular execution of the operations included in the local program. • Submission to the Competent Body of the required data and documents in accordance with the applicable institutional framework. • Informing the competent body about changes, modifications related to the company's terms and conditions of operation. • Keeping a full file and folders per payee, as well as a full file with all the documents that apply to the local program implementation. • Accept and facilitate controls and compliance of all relevant bodies. • Adherence to the principles of transparency and equal treatment in action and decision-making related to stakeholders (candidates, beneficiaries, contractors, etc.). • Compliance with any comments and suggestions from the competent authorities. 13. Administrative Committee of CLLD 2014-2020

GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF CLLD PROGRAM

CHAIRMAN

PRESIDENT OF AC (CLLD) LAW DEPARTMENT (Legal Support of Beneficiaries) CEO

GENERAL DIRECTOR COORDINATOR CLLD

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & MONITORING DEPARTMENT OF CONSULTING & PROGRAMMING, TECHNICAL SUPPORT SOCIAL FUND OF BENEFICIARIES AND COMMUNICATION

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TECHNICAL SUPPORT FINANCIAL SUPPORT & MONITORING AND MONITORING AND MONITORING (Secretarial Support of Beneficiaries) (Technical Support of Beneficiaries) (Financial Support of Beneficiaries) 14. FINANCIAL DATA

The Company's income is derived from: • Implementation and management of National and Community Program • The provision of technical support services to local authorities • Drafting development projects and services studies for local government and other public bodies.

The Company, in order to broaden its business partnerships, participates in the capital of the following companies: • In the company "Peloponnese" - Center for Strategic Planning and Development with the amount of 5.194,20 €. • In the company "KETA Peloponnisos" with the amount of 5.600,00 €. • In the company of Local Government "PETA SA" with the amount of 1.950,00 €. • In the "" (after the transfer of the Cooperative Bank of ) with the amount of 236,24 €. • In the company "Agro-Food Partnership of Peloponnese Region" with the amount of 1.000,00 €. • In the company "Small Mediterranean Stories" with amount € 500.00. • In the company “Network of Finest Greek Tastes" with a total of 200,00 €. • At the company “’s Island Network" with 5.000,00€. 14. FINANCIAL DATA

More generally, the Company's revenue sources shows that for the year 2016, 63% came from the Technical Support of Grade A & B Local Authorities and other Bodies (invoiced and implemented projects), 35% of the preparation of the CLLD / LEADER Eastern Peloponnese and the Attica Islands (Submeters 19.1 & 19.4), and only 2% of other resources (Commitments of Axis 3, etc). 14. FINANCIAL DATA

Revenue of the Company in 2016 from the Technical Support of local authorities: The company's invoices of 2016 by the Technical Support, in accordance with the following chart below, were derived 81% from the projects of Peripheral Unity of Arcadia, Municipality of Sparta Municipalities of North and South Kynouria. These are followed by the smaller Municipalities of Evrota, Megalopolis and East Mani, Laconia and others.

Percentage of invoiced revenue of local authorities 2016 14. FINANCIAL DATA

Income of the Company for the year 2016 from the Technical Support of Local Authorities: The percentages of the corresponding that the Company had in 2016 from technical support projects are reflected in the chart below.

Percentage of income according to the invoices for 2016 14. FINANCIAL DATA

The table below shows the Company's turnover and the revenue and expenditure changes for the period 2006-2016.

ΕΤΗ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 ΠΟΣΑ € € € € € € € € € € €

ΚΥΚΛΟΣ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΩΝ 1.140.584 1.291.416 1.740.347 1.045.445 1.046.136 406.167 623.990 1.435.829 1.220.268 1.276.675 679.702 ΚΟΣΤΟΣ ΠΑΡΑΧΘΕΝΤΩΝ 1.161.482 1.293.768 1.711.263 1.392.291 956.599 395.754 597.606 1.178.501 1.215.906 1.271.788 777.653 ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΩΝ

1 800 000 1 600 000 1 400 000 1 200 000 1 000 000 800 000 ΚΥΚΛΟΣ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΩΝ 600 000 ΚΟΣΤΟΣ ΠΑΡΑΧΘΕΝΤΩΝ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΩΝ 400 000 200 000 0 €€€€€€€€€€€ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 15. PARTICIPATION IN NETWORKS-REPRESENTATIONS OF BODIES

One of the Company's strategic priorities is its participation in various organizations, companies and networks, in order to support and promote the development potential of the region. Through these collaborations, the continuous dissemination of information and know-how is ensured and the Company can respond to any developments at local, regional and national level.

• Peloponnese - Center for Strategic Planning and Development • Center for Business and Technological Development (KETA of Peloponnese) • Information Education Local Development (PETA SA) • Cooperative Bank of Corinth (transferred to the National Bank of Greece) • Local Quality Agreement • HELADA-Hellenic Association of Development Companies • Greek & European LEADER Network • Agri-Food Partnership of Peloponnese Region • Network "Short Mediterranean Stories" • Finest Greek Tastes Network • Attica Islands Network 16. AUDITS OF THE COMPANY

• The Regional Development Company of Parnonas, following a decision of the Board of Directors, has been established to be audited by Certified Accountants, although not required by law (low turnover). • The purpose of the Annual Financial Audit of the Company is its financial management in accordance with Greek Legislation and its smooth operation, efficiency and transparency as it manages Community and national funds.

• During the last eleven years (2006-2016), the Company is audited by Certified Public Accountants and audited for the fiscal year / financial year 01/01/2016 - 31/12/2016 with the closing of the Balance Sheet for the year 2016 • It is under the control of Public Services such as: a) Decentralized Management of the Peloponnese, West Greece and Ionian, General Directorate of Internal Operation, Department of Administration and Economics of each Prefecture (control over the decisions of local authorities and approvals of personnel recruitment), b) (Supervisory review of the decisions of the Board of Directors and the General Assembly, published in General Commercial Register on the annual financial statements, the relevant reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors Amendments to the statutes, composition of the Board of Directors and the CLLD Program Management Committee, etc.). Also, the Company is controlled by the Special Management Services, by the Financial Control Committee, by the European Commission in respect of the co-financed projects and programs it implements, by the "Special Adviser of Quality Control" , which carries out sampling quality control of EU co-funded projects carried out in Greece in accordance with European rules. 17. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 9001: 2015

The Company in terms of its organization and operation has been certified and implements an ISO 9001 Quality Management System since 2003, which is audited on an annual basis. The Quality Management System contributes to ensuring a steady quality in the company's activities as well as to upgrading its organization. Furthermore, the above certification contributes to the continuous improvement of the Company's service level, to the improvement and upgrading of its human resources both in terms of organization and knowledge of the services it provides, as well as in the improvement of its image both in the interior and In its external environment. 18. MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY

For the 2014-2020 programming period, the Company meets the management requirements of potential beneficiaries of NSRF 2014-2020 and in particular the requirements for administrative capacity through ISO 9001 certification. In particular, the Company has expanded the scope of ISO Quality Certification, which is reflected as follows: • Planning, Programming, Development, Promotion, Management and Implementation of Co- financed Projects, Projects, Studies, Procurement and Public Services: Α) With Technical Object Β) For supplies and services C) Other Actions through same means which support the Local Development Process. • Information, Scientific and Technical Support of Agencies, Businesses and Citizens of intervention area.

It has also set up and operates a Technical Service and has designated with the no. 6 / 06-09- 2011 Meeting of the Board of Directors Competent Bodies of the Contracting Authority (Head Office-Managing Authority) and other decision-making and advisory bodies. 18. MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY

The Company has also been registered:

Α. At the directory Consultants and Experts Special Service Strategy, Planning and Evaluation of Development Programs of Ministry of Economy and Development, in categories: Study-Expertise-Research Consulting Services &

Β. At the directory suppliers / service providers of the Region of Peloponnese for the following categories of actions: Study-expertise-research Consulting Services Evaluation and control services 19. OBJECTIVES - PROSPECTS OF THE COMPANY

1. Implementation of the new Local Program of the Eastern Peloponnese CLLD / LEADER 2014-2020. 2. Implementation of co-funded projects of the new programming period. 3. Enlargement of its activities - development of new services - development of new partnerships. 4. Continuous improvement of the services provided to the local population, local authorities and other stakeholders. 5. Specialization and continuous improvement of its human resources - enrichment and evaluation of the Partner Register - collaborations with young scientists. 6. Informing and raising awareness of the local population regarding the new 2014-2020 programming period. 7. Business modernization under private management criteria The Company's local development strategy for the new programming period is reflected in the following strategic objectives:

1. Promotion of local identity recognition, management and development of "Biosphere Reserve", improving the quality of life and the creation of a tourism destination infrastructure.

2. Promoting local entrepreneurship through cooperation, transfer of know-how and strengthening innovation and extroversion.

The vision of the Regional Development Company of Parnonas for CLLD Eastern Peloponnese 2014-2020 is depicted as follows: "We are creating a Biosphere Reserve and business innovation zones in the Eastern Peloponnese - We are facing the economic crisis by investing in knowledge and creating jobs and collective social goods." 20. PHOTO GALLERY Melitzazz Festival

Melitzaz has already been recognized and honored since 2015 with the European label EFFE Label 2015-2016, joining the network of selected European festivals, and this year was honored with "EFFE Label 2017-2018, Remarkable festival". 20. PHOTO GALLERY Melitzazz Festival 20. PHOTO GALLERY Melitzazz Festival 20. PHOTO GALLERY Festival of Peloponnese 20. PHOTO GALLERY Inter-territorial - Transnational LEADER Programs 20. PHOTO GALLERY Fabbrica of Culture 20. PHOTO GALLERY Leonidio Elementary School 20. PHOTO GALLERY Municipal Building: Town Hall 20. PHOTO GALLERY Leonidio Nursery 20. PHOTO GALLERY Information Center for the Flora of Parnonas 20. PHOTO GALLERY Plytra Square 20. PHOTO GALLERY

Technical Support for Local Authorities - Action Plans - Studies 20. PHOTO GALLERY Building Basourakou - Bioclimatic building restoration in Skala Lakonias

In 2014, the 2nd European Green Building Award for Integrated Energy Planning was awarded in the framework of the European project MaTrID. 20. PHOTO GALLERY Climbing Park of Leonidio Awarded in 2017 by the Council of Europe, under the "Good Practice Report of Municipalities of Greece".