Místní akční skupiny Pardubického kraje a jejich vzájemná kooperace

This bachelor thesis focuses on mutual cooperation among local action groups in the Pardubice Region. It deals with current issues of countryside development. The thesis outlines principles of the Leader method and its application by means of local action groups in country environment. The theoretical part describes the action groups, the Leader method and the Country Development Program. The practical part monitors individual action groups within the Pardubice Region and detects their mutual cooperation. The aim of the bachelor thesis is to evaluate cooperation of the action groups within the Pardubice Region. The results may help state and local administration bodies when deciding on further support of the groups' local actions, contribute to better public awareness but also to the local action groups' development. The thesis summarizes the information about all local action groups in the Pardubice Region and their benefit to the region.