Impact of community-led local development on territorial prosperity

Community-led local development is an approach that increasingly applied in traditional territorial policy. In this method, management left the “hands of people”, who receive long-term funding, which they distribute according to needs region. The aim study examine impact and participation territory through CLLD measures. expert assessment recommendations surveyed LAG leaders specialists regarding contribution community-led have been sought. research methods present are theoretical empirical, incl. analysis, synthesis, comparison, survey, statistical processing. results survey show majority respondents satisfied with implementation clear concrete proposals for improving next programming period. conclusion it necessary note despite all difficulties, interest on part communities very high, because provides many opportunities solve problems related development. Key words: development, LEADER program, LAG, prosperity.