MedStrategy Project - Integrated Strategy for Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Rural Areas Project reference no.: 2G-MED09-282

C3 – TERRITORIES AND INSTITUTIONS: diagnosis and ex ante evaluation

Phase 3 – SWOT Analysis

“SWOT Analysis” Intermunicipal Consortium

July 2011

INDICE

INTRODUCTION ...... 3

1. Territorial SWOT analysis ...... 4

1.1 Thematic area: Socio-demographic dimension ...... 5

1.2 Thematic area: Settlement System ...... 7

1.3 Thematic area: System of environmental and historic-cultural resources...... 9

1.4 Thematic area: Economic and production dimension...... 11

1.5 Thematic area: Territorial Services...... 14

1.6 Thematic area: Environmental Services ...... 15

2. Institutional SWOT analysis ...... 17

2.1 Thematic area: Institutional System...... 18

INTRODUCTION

The Partners, considering the results of the Framework Document, will develop an auto- evaluation activity of their contexts through a “SWOT” methodology, aimed at singling out the factors encouraging or impeding the implementation of integrated development strategies. This phase, which schedules occasions of comparison about the different institutional assets and specific issues, will allow each local reality to compare the results and the goals achieved in the 4 studied areas. The final report (Diagnostic Report, DR) will compare the territories’ quality and the different governance systems. It will be drawn up on the basis of common criteria indicated by the Experts Board. The DR will be the reference document for the participation process.

1. Territorial SWOT analysis

The “Territorial SWOT analysis” includes 6 thematic areas and 2-3 key indicators per thematic area, the following ones: a. socio-demographic dimension (aspects) o population structure and evolution, o education and life style, o employment and Gross Domestic Product. b. settlement system o urban growth, o quality of urban areas, o transport infrastructures. c. system of environmental and historic-cultural resources o protected natural areas and other sites of natural interest, o archaeology, architectural and historic-cultural heritage, o environmental resources (air, water, soil). d. economic and production dimension (aspects) o industrial and traditional craft activities, o agriculture and zootechnical activities and fishing, o tourism / tourist activities. e. territorial services, o public transport, o school, social welfare, cultural and sporting facilities, f. environmental services o waste management, o protection and management of water resources, o energy production and distribution.

1.1 Thematic area: Socio-demographic dimension STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Significant growth (with increments ranging from In the territory of the Consortium there is a Attractiveness capacity of the coastal Progressive ageing of the resident population 17% to 35%) of the resident population in the significant decrease (-13.5%) of the resident municipalities of Falcone, , Gioiosa with increase of old age ratio and dependency coastal municipalities of Falcone, Oliveri, Gioiosa population. In the inland municipalities of Marea and Patti. ratio. Marea and Patti. In the same municipalities, the Basicò, , Floresta, old age ratio is significantly lower than the the old and the resident population shows a The limited job opportunities for young people age ratio related to the whole territory of the significant decrease, even exceeding 40%. could increase further the depopulation process Consortium. already in place. In the coastal municipalities of Falcone, Oliveri, In the territory of the Consortium the population and Patti the population density density is lower (115 inhabitants/km2) than that shows high values (from 210 to 313 inhabitants/ recorded in Province of (201 km 2) in relation to the national average. inhabitants/km2), in Region of (196 inhabitants/ km2) and at national level (200 The composition of the resident population in the inhabitants/km2). In inland municipalities of territory of the Consortium is characterized by a Basicò, Montalbano Elicona, Floresta, Raccuja significant number of individuals aged over 45 and Ucria, the population density is even years (46%) compared to individuals aged under below/under 50 inhabitants/ km 2. 24 years (26%). Progressive ageing of the resident population and Population structure and evolution evolution and structure Population consequently high old age ratio and dependency ratio.

In the inland areas of the territory of the Low level of education and schooling of the Presence of training centers that can favour Absence of awareness campaigns aimed at Consortium, the consumption of environmental resident population in relation to the national the increase of education levels and promoting the reduction of consumption. resources is significantly lower than that one average. High rate of school drop out. professional qualification. recorded at national level. Increase of the demand for private mobility and Significant increase (+9.6%) in the number of of air pollution and the construction of new

vehicles and in the motorization rate infrastructure that generates phenomena of fragmentation. Environmental quality of road vehicles inferior to that recorded in the national territory. Absence of awareness campaigns on the quality of life. Lack (absence) of information and sensitivity toward the issues of sustainable development and Absence of specific measures aimed at reducing sustainable tourism. private mobility. Absence of policies and measures aimed at encouraging the diffusion of low environmental impact vehicles and in particular at enhancing

Education and life style life and Education the environmental quality of public road vehicle fleet. Weak connection between the system of training and the needs of the labour market and the economy.

Significant presence of environmental and High rate of unemployment in relation to the New opportunities arising from the growth in Total absence of development of small and historical and cultural resources that, if properly national average. the activities related to organic farming and to medium enterprises. exploited, can be an important opportunity for the valorisation of local productions. development of new activities, source of income Limited availability of job mobility. Insufficient entrepreneurial dynamism. and employment. New opportunities arising from the increasing Vocational training system poorly connected interest in cultural, rural, natural and Development of business affected by the Considerable number of small businesses and with the productive world/system. gastronomic tourism. presence of illegal activities (Mafia). activities (<4 employees) related to the Significant presence of underemployment, The recent establishment of the Tourist Weak capacity to promote the local products. enhancement of local products. undeclared work and precarious youth. District "Thyrrenium Tyndaris - Parco Dei Weak forms of collaboration between Widespread presence of accommodation facilities Miti" is an opportunity for the development of companies, institutions and local actors for the and catering services, especially in the coastal an integrated and quality tourist offer that can socio-economic development. localities. favour the increase in employment.

Employment & Gross Domestic Product Product &Domestic Gross Employment

1.2 Thematic area: Settlement System STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Contained presence of urbanized areas in relation to Significant presence of urbanized areas The significant presence of protected and More than half of the Consortium Tindari- the total territorial surface in the inland areas of the in relation to the total territorial surface constrained areas will favour the implementation of Nebrodi municipalities hasn’t started the Consortium Tindari Nebrodi. in the coastal municipalities of Falcone policies aimed at urban and territorial development process of updating of the urban plans. (10%), Oliveri (9%), Gioiosa Marea compatible with respect for the natural environment (6.5%) and Patti (5.9%). and rural landscape. Absence of policies aimed at the recovery and restructuring of existing housing stock. Significant increase in the number of The forecasts of the Urban Plans current in force dwelling units (+62%) in relation to the aimed at the satisfaction of housing needs through Absence of specific initiatives and resident population that shows a decrease the recovery of the existing housing stock. interventions aimed at improving the energy of -10%. efficiency of public and private buildings and Urban growth growth Urban The recovery of the vacant (not used, not inhabited) consequently to reduce energy consumption. High percentage of vacant (not used, not dwelling units in the historic centers, can favour the inhabited) dwelling units in the historic innovate and qualification of the tourist offer. centers.

High quality of the cultural and historic built Green areas and urban services The Region of Sicily started a project aimed at Absence of policies and initiatives aimed at heritage. undersized in relation to the needs of the strengthening and reorganization the air quality strengthening and enhancing the urban green resident population and to the tourist monitoring network. areas and services. According to the “Regional Coordination Plan for potential of the territory. the Protection of the Environment Air Quality”, the The strategic planning tools are an opportunity to Absence of policies and specific tools aimed territory of the Consortium lies entirely in areas Absence of Restricted Traffic Zones favour the increase and improvement of the quality at the mobility management (such as Urban where levels of pollutants are below the limit value. (RTZ), pedestrian areas and cycling of urban services. Mobility Plan, Urban Traffic Plan), at the paths. improvement of urban public transport and at The historic center of Montalbano Elicona, recently the promotion of innovative modes of redevelopment, is a pole of attraction for tourism. Absence of air quality monitoring sites. transport.

Quality of urban areas areas of urban Quality

The connection between the municipalities of the The secondary roads appear inadequate The completion of the highway A20 Messina- Reduction of public investment in primary Consortium Tindari - Nebrodi and the main urban to link the inland areas with the coastal and the construction of the highway infrastructure due to the processes of centers of Sicily is guaranteed by the highway A20 areas and to connect the primary roads Siracusa- and -Siracusa will contribute containment of the public spending. Palermo-Messina, A19 Palermo-Catania and A18 with the interchange nodes modal of to improve the links / communications between the Messina-Catania, by the state roads SS113, SS116 roads and rail. main centers in the Region of Sicily. and SS185 and by a dense network of secondary roads. Presence of road infrastructures subject The program of the Italian Railways related to the to natural events such as landslides and doubling of railway track along the lines Messina - The coastal municipalities of Falcone, Gioiosa geological instability. Catania and Messina - Palermo, may offer new Marea, Patti and Oliveri are the only ones of the alternative opportunities to the road transport. Consortium, crossed and served by the railway. The railway network doesn't represent an alternative to road transport. The “Transportation plan” of the Sicilian region Good accessibility to the ports of national interest provides for greater ease of connection with the (Messina, ) inner areas and with the smaller islands. Good accessibility to the airports of national major Transport Infrastructures Infrastructures Transport traffic. (Palermo, Catania) Proximity to the Milazzo’s port, node of the connection between Sicily and the .

1.3 Thematic area: System of environmental and historic-cultural resources STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Presence of a significant number of protected Poor capacity to manage in a systematic and The Territorial Plan of Nebrodi Park will The “Arrangement Plans” and the “Utilization areas: Nebrodi Park, Natural Reserves (R.N.O. innovative way the use and the valorisation of the guarantee an efficacious protection and Plans” of the natural reserves haven't been yet Bosco di Malabotta and R.N.O. Laghetti di protected areas. enhancement of the environmental drew up. Marinello) and Natura 2000 Sites that cover 12% resources. of total territorial surface. Weak and fragmented knowledge and awareness Absence of specific interventions directed to of the potentiality of the system of natural The “Management Plans” of Natura 2000 enhance and protect biodiversity, extending the Presence of quality natural areas with high tourist resources by citizens and by local businesses. sites establish appropriate strategies aimed surface of protected areas and ensuring their potential. at the protection of habitats and species. sustainable management. Reduction of public investment aimed at the preservation, restoration and enhancement of

Protected natural areas areas natural Protected natural heritage. Presence of a significant number of archaeological, architectural, historical and General state of deterioration of the historic The archaeological, architectural and Inadequate activities of protection, maintenance cultural resources, of great tourist attraction. centers and of the historic built heritage in general, cultural heritage, is a strong element of and restoration of archaeological, architectural not sufficiently emphasized and subject to a attractiveness potential of the territory. and cultural heritage. Absence of territorial

Archaeological site of “Tyndaris” in correspondence of Tindari’s promontory process of abandonment. policies aimed at the synergetic enhancing of The archaeological, architectural and these resources. (Municipality of Patti), which includes the ruins Presence of significant number of architectural, cultural heritage, if properly subject to of a settlement of the Hellenistic- Roman age, a historical and cultural resources that are in a state redevelopment and enhancement, could Progressive degradation of the historic centres basilica and a greek theater dating from the third- of decay and neglect, not properly subject to represent an important opportunity for the due to the absence of interventions aimed at the fourth century B.C., which in summer is used for policies of protection and enhancement. development of new activities, source of protection and enhancement of the historic the performance of classical plays, concerts and income and employment. buildings. various kinds of performances. Within the Inadequate knowledge and awareness of the value archaeological site, a museum collects and opportunities connected to the valorization of Inadequacy of funds (Underfunding) for the archeological finds of prehistoric, Greek and historical, cultural and ethno-anthropological maintenance, restoration and enhancement of Roman age, of great archaeological interest and heritage. the cultural heritage. explanatory panels, floor plans and Absence of expertises specific in the management Lack of interventions aimed at enhancing and reconstructions that allow to retrace the history of of cultural heritage and of territorial resources. promoting the potentiality of historical, Tyndaris. architectural and cultural resources. Lack of services and facilities to support the Presence of the Sanctuary of Black Madonna of enjoyment of archaeological, historic and cultural Tindari, of national and international importance, resources. which attracts many faithful for the whole year. Absence of plans for the integrated management Presence of the ruins of a roman late imperial of environmental, historical and cultural resources. villa, in the municipality of Patti. The historic centers of the municipalities maintain the original ancient and medieval structure. Archaeology, architectural and cultural heritage cultural and architectural Archaeology, Widespread presence of historical paths crossing and linking the inland areas of the territory.

Agricultural landscape of high value Absence of awareness by citizens toward the Significant presence of high value Absence of regulations and plans aimed at environmental and natural. environmental resources and the landscape landscapes subject to environmental ensuring the conservation and enhancement of protection. protection. the natural resources and the respect of the Significant presence of agricultural areas (49%) constraints arising from the implementation of and natural and semi-natural areas (46%). Lack of data and information aimed at describing The implementation of the forecasts these tools. the current state of most environmental contained in the landscape and territorial Presence, in the municipality of Patti, of an area components and critical issues related to the plans will ensure the protection of the Absence of measures aimed at the protection of of particular environmental interest subject to effects on the human health. constrained areas aimed at the areas with high level of naturalness and constraint that includes the archaeological site of conservation of landscape and of environmental value. Tindari and the Natural Reserve “Laghetti di Lack of activities oriented toward families and archaeological, historical and cultural Marinello”. schools aimed at the information and awareness garrison heritage. Reduction of the environment defence/ on environmental heritage and landscape and on due to the progressive abandonment of Presence of natural and semi-natural habitats with the problems related to its conservation and The national and European Union policies agricultural practices. high biodiversity. protection. oriented to the preservation of Progressive abandonment of agricultural areas environment and of landscape and to the Lack of awareness and training of technicians, in the mountain areas could determine a promotion of sustainable development. administrators and economic operators on new widespread environmental degradation (eg opportunities of innovation related to Development of new economic activities hydrogeological instability) environmental sustainability. as the rural and agro-industrial tourism as Reduction in public investment in a defence of territorial environmental

Environmental resources resources Environmental Unavailability and lack of systematization of the environmental issues due to the economic crisis quality. environmental data and of the information necessary for the creation of a database for all Increase "uncontrolled" of the human pressure agencies/organizations operating in the territory. on the coasts and on the territories due to illegal activities controlled by organized crime. Absence of territorial and urban policies aimed at protecting and preserving the landscape and the environment.

1.4 Thematic area: Economic and production dimension STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Tendential increase in the number of Local Infrastructural facilities and services undersized or Enhancement and strengthening of the Absence of local and regional policies that Units and employees in the "Industry" sector inadequate to the needs of enterprises. production and marketing of the local encourage the diversification of productive and in the "Trade and Services" sector. products activities as from the enhancement capacity of Lack of integration of spinneret and strong presence territorial resources. Presence, although limited and not yet of isolated enterprises particularly in the agricultural Strengthening and enhancement of widespread, of enterprises that adopted sector. local traditional handicraft. Absence of policies and incentives aimed at Environmental Management System. favouring a wider diffusion of environmental Low commercial enhancement of local productions. management systems within the enterprises and Absence of industrial activities and plants at the public administrations. major accident risks. Weak diffusion of technology and innovation in the enterprise system. Phenomena of globalization, which might Widespread presence of small handcraft marginalize some local manufacturing activities. activities and of local productions. Absence of coordination and cooperation between local administration and production system. Unfavourable trend in the marketing of Small size and fragility of a large part of traditional products. manufacturing activities and low propensity toward Absence of initiatives aimed at implementing associative behaviour. conditions of particular advantage for the establishment of innovative activities with low environmental impact.

Industrial and traditional craft activities activities craft traditional and Industrial

Increase in the number of organic farms. Increase in the abandonment of agricultural areas in Increasing demand for quality Absence of local policies aimed at increasing the hilly and mountain areas determined by the low agricultural products, organic and agricultural production and at strengthening the Presence of a wide range of typical agro-food level of income. typical products, with safety agricultural production system, against the products (eg. salame of S. Angelo ), requirements, authenticity, phenomenon of abandonment of agricultural and which can reach niche markets facilitating the Agricultural system based on the predominance of traceability. forest territories. tourist sector. agricultural holdings to "directly owned", managed

mainly by “family manpower”, with small extension Increasing interest in rural and eno- Absence of initiatives aimed at promoting the of the agricultural area (from 1 hectare to 10 gastronomic tourism. technological innovation and a more efficient hectares). organization of production systems within the Opportunity to integrate the income of agricultural holdings. Agricultural holdings with low propensity to new farmers through the resort to other production and commercial strategies. activities linked to the agricultural Progressive decrease in the prices of agricultural practises such as rural tourism and products, unprofitable of the production factors. Lack of knowledge of the real possibilities related to traditional crafts. the development of activities related to rural tourism. International competition with the cheap Growth of other activities related to imported products. Insufficient integration of local products with the the agricultural practices (rural tourist offer. tourism, direct sales of agricultural Reduction of the action aimed to contrast the hydrogeological risk and protect the landscape Absence of adequate structures for the promotion and products of certified quality) aimed at due to the further abandonment of agricultural marketing of local and quality products. integrating the income of farmers activity. Low commercial enhancement of agricultural Increasing demand for organic Lack of generational change in the agricultural production and agro-food typical local (Typical products and certified quality sector. products registered PDO/PGI and wine -gastronomic products. itineraries) Significant decrease in the number of farms and

heads of livestock. Inadequate development of the industrial sector

Agriculture and zootechnical activities and fishing and activities zootechnical and Agriculture linked to the transformation of agricultural products. Weak capacity of cooperation between entrepreneurs and public body in the definition of common strategies for creating food spinnerets aimed at the enhancement of local products.

Tourist attractiveness determined by the Persistence of a seasonal tourist model and for short The “Tourist Development Plan” Absence of policies aimed at increasing the quality of natural resources and landscapes, by stays. (2010) represents an opportunity to accommodation facilities favoring the recovery the archaeological sites and by the promote the implementation of an of historical and architectural heritage and of not High concentration of tourists during the bathing architectural heritage. integrated tourist offer and used dwelling units. season in the coastal resorts. consequently increase the tourist Significant demand for religious tourism demand in the different months of Absence of policies and interventions aimed at originated by the presence of the sanctuary of Inadequate promotion of tourism. year. improving the "environmental performance" of the Black Madonna of Tindari that attracts Lack of proper organization and synergetic the existing accommodation facilities. over one million of visitors every year. coordination of tourism. Increasing tourist demand of high quality with wide possibility for High competition with the other regional tourist Presence of a dense network of paths to be Insufficient awareness of the opportunity that may diversification (environmental, areas. (excessive pressure of competing areas on exploited for the individuation of paths for the arise from the protection and enhancement of cultural, rural, food and wine and tourism demand). enjoyment of the territorial resources. environmental and cultural resources for tourism religious tourism, etc ...) and for Absence of policies and measures aimed at development. Popular and religious traditions as a tourist deseasonalization of tourist flows. improving the real and potential tourism attraction. Lack of facilities and services as a support for the Proximity to areas of exceptional products in the forms required and recognized by the market. High quality of food and gastronomic tourist activities and for the enjoyment of natural and environmental and historical-cultural cultural resources. products. interest (Aeolian Islands, Nebrodi Fragmentation of the tourist offer due to the lack Park, , Giardini ). of coordination between the public Significant growth, in recent years, of Low quality standard of existing tourist services. administrations and the private tourist operators. accommodation facilities (in particular other Difficult accessibility to environmental and cultural Optimal climatic conditions for the accommodations as B&B, Farms holidays, resources located in the inland areas. extension of the tourist season. Lack of marketing strategies that connect the Camping, Accommodations for rent). Significant number of historic rural promotion of local products with the Tourist offer little functional to the needs of a tourist preservation of historical and cultural resource, Accommodation capacity characterized by buildings and not used dwelling units "multi-interest". the safeguard of landscape and the promotion of different types of accommodation facilities in the historic centers to use for

Tourism / Tourist activities activities Tourist / Tourism sustainable tourism. (hotels, B&B, Farms holidays, Camping, Lack of integration between the bathing tourist offer increasing the offer of accommodation Accommodations for rent, etc..) although and that one environmental, historical, cultural and facilities. Absence of measures aimed at improving and mainly localized/distributed in the coastal religious. National and community programs promoting the enjoyment of cultural heritage. resorts. Limited presence of accommodation facilities in the and funding for the integrated Widespread presence of catering/food services. inland areas. enhancing of environmental and cultural resources related/linked to the Low level of professional expertise in the tourist Constitution of District Tourist "Thyrrenium tourist sector. Tyndaris - Myths Of the Park". sector (knowledge languages, marketing, customer service). Coordination with other local governments (regional, provincial governments) for the integrated promotion of the tourist offer.

1.5 Thematic area: Territorial Services STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Urban congestion due to the weak integration of Absence of policies and specific tools aimed at the urban transport system. the mobility management (such as Urban

Mobility Plan, Urban Traffic Plan), at the Weak public transport connections between rural improvement of urban public transport and at and urban areas. the promotion of innovative modes of transport.

Public transport transport Public

Unequal distribution on the territory of public and The presence of areas inadequately equipped private services, which are mainly localized on the with facilities reduces the attractiveness of the urban and coastline areas. territory towards the population and the tourism. Services and facilities undersized and inadequate in relation to the needs of the resident population and to the tourist potential of the territory. Difficult accessibility to the territorial services mainly located along the coastal areas. Lack of social and welfare services. sporting facilities facilities sporting

School, social, cultural and and cultural social, School,

1.6 Thematic area: Environmental Services STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Organization of the integrated waste The ATO (Optimal Territorial Area), Absence of effective policies and specific management trough the ATO (Optimal responsible for the integrated waste initiatives aimed at: reducing the amount of Territorial Area) in according with the management, is inefficient and has not yet municipal waste produced and conveyed in the Community directives. started a system of integrated waste landfills and increasing the percentage of management. separately collected in relation to the total municipal waste production. The integrated waste management by the ATO is inefficient and didn't improve the quality of management services. The percentage of separately collected waste is lower than that recorded at regional and national level and doesn’t comply with the provisions of Community directives.

Waste management management Waste Presence of sewage treatment plants of old technology and undersized in relation to the demand. Sewage system mainly mixed (not differentiated by the white water and black water) and insufficient.

Good quality of surface water sources. Water resources insufficient in relation to the The “Plan for the Waters Protection” of the Absence of initiatives aimed at improving the demand during the summer period, due to the Sicilian Region provides the monitoring on the water management systems. High percentage (over 98%) of bathing coast inefficiency of the networks (crumbling quality of the surface waters, of the underground (high quality of marine water sources). municipal water networks) and to the significant waters and of the marine waters. Absence of policies by local authorities aimed at defining the measures to protect the quality of Good quality of underground water sources. losses that occur in the distribution network. surface waters, underground waters and marine Insufficient monitoring activities on the quality waters. of drinking water. Absence of a monitoring system on the

water resources waterresources efficiency of the water distribution networks, which involves a lack of confidence on the quality of drinking water and a general use by

Protection & management of management & Protection the citizens of bottled water.

Environmental conditions favourable to the The Local bodies (municipalities and province) Regional, national and community Absence of local policies aimed at reducing the installation of alternative energy sources and haven’t yet started a proper strategy for the funds/incentives for the introduction of energy consumption and improving the energy innovative technologies for energy saving. promotion of energy conservation and innovative technologies aimed at energy saving efficiency of production processes and of the renewable sources of energy. and the production of renewable energy (wind final electric devices used in housing, in the and solar). tertiary sector, in the productive activities and in There isn’t a database of energy data (energy the transport systems. consumption, current projects). Regional, national and community funds/incentives for the renewal of the energy Lack of local incentives for the public and Inadequate training activities addressed to the distribution networks (in particular relating to private building aimed at ensuring the staff of public administrations about the the industrial uses with large capacity). rationalization of consumption and the use of opportunities to develop projects and obtain renewable sources. funding for the use of renewable and for a more efficient energy consumption. Inadequate information activities addressed to the citizens on energy saving and on the renewable energy. Energy production and distribution and production Energy

2. Institutional SWOT analysis

The aim of the institutional SWOT analyses is to investigate the capacities of local authorities to: 1. cooperate with the different levels of government for the territorial management, 2. foster growth & innovation in a competent, efficient and effective way, 3. develop policies, programs and government actions for sustainable development, and 4. promote a shared vision of sustainable development through participatory processes. 5. promote and support innovative local development processes in accord with the local enterprises

To correctly evaluate the abovementioned capacities, partners should answer to relevant questions, such as:  What plans or programs have been elaborated and/or adopted by the Local Authorities in relation to those foreseen by the Legislative System for the territory under study (Region, Province, Country etc….)?  What sustainable management activities (by sector) have been activated by the Local Authorities?  What strategic and/or regional marketing plans or programs have been elaborated and/or adopted in collaboration with other Institutions/Authorities and in accord with the local private enterprises (specify the year)?  Which and how many resources from EU funds have been used by Local Authorities in the last 5 years?  Which and how many resources from EU funds have been used for the construction of infrastructures, facilities and/or equipment? / for the drafting of plans and strategic programs?  How many local resources have been devoted to programs and activities aimed at the valorization of cultural and environmental heritage in the last 3 y?  How many participatory processes / channels have been activated in the last 5y: - towards citizenship in the last 5 years? - towards institutions/association/communities?

2.1 Thematic area: Institutional System Thematic areas STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Local authorities participated in The territorial planning is not seen as an Presence of a strong local identity It wasn't developed a "common several Territorial strategic opportunity for the local development linked to the agricultural productions. vision", shared with private programs. planning/programming. operators and aimed at orienting Presence of a significant number of the local development policies. The capacity to cooperate The Intermunicipal Consortium The potentialities of the strategic historical, cultural and environmental with the different levels of Tindari-Nebrodi plays a programmes adopted aren't always valued. resources. government for the coordinating role for the promotion of Integrated Strategic Plans Several EU Programmes are aimed at territorial management enhancing the environmental, historical and cultural heritage. Constitution/establishment of Tourist District "Thyrrenium Tyndaris "

The EU funds were mainly used for the The municipalities are not construction of municipal/local attracted by the opportunity to The ability of the Local infrastructure. implement policies aimed at Authorities in fostering improving the efficiency of key growth and innovation in a Weak initiatives, public and private, aimed sectors. competent, efficient and at improving the energy efficiency of effective manner buildings. Permanence of the low level of computerization of the Public Technical and professional skills Administration, inadequate to the inadequate to the development of strategic national and Community and innovative projects that are able to standards. intercept the EU funds.

In 2006, the "Consortium Tindari Plans and Programs approved and The quality of environmental and Lack of knowledge and Nebrodi" started the process of implemented are not always oriented to the cultural resources represents an awareness of the potential role, Local Agenda 21 with the drafting definition of integrated development point/element of strength upon which innovative and strategic, of the The capacity of the Local of the "Environmental Report" strategies and regional marketing. to build strategies for sustainable historical and cultural resources. Authorities to develop development. None of the municipalities has started Difficulty to find qualified human policies, programs and projects aimed at achieving the The maintenance of agricultural resources and expertise within the government actions oriented Environmental Quality Certification. practices is an important garrison for public administration. at the sustainable the protection of landscape and development Local resources (human and financial) environmental insufficient to support the development of innovative projects on socio-economic and territorial issues.

The capacity of the Local The drafting of the Strategic Programs has The recent constitution/establishment Little consideration of the Authorities to promote a not been used properly to ensure the of the Tourist District represents an effectiveness of participation shared (common) "Vision" participation of the stakeholders in the opportunity to start the participation processes on the part of the of the sustainable planning stage. process with the local communities in 'Leadership' and of the private development through the order to the definition of the entrepreneurs. The stakeholders are not perceived as activation of participative development programs surplus/added value to define a shared processes Loss of confidence in the vision, but as beneficiaries of funding. institutions by the citizens.