LOCAL ACTION GROUPS FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION IN LUBLIN REGION

Abstract

The aim of the study was to characterize the functioning of the Local Action Groups (LAGs) in the 2014–2020perspective and to assess the scale and extent of LAGs impact through the social inclusion policy for rural andurban-rural communities in Lublin voivodship. The aim was achieved through the analysis of literature as well asdocuments regulating the functioning of all 22 LAGs in Lubelskie Voivodship. The desk research method was also used.In the analysis of the research material elements of descriptive statistics and the significance test of differences wereused. It has been demonstrated that counteracting social exclusion in various dimensions and areas was outlined inthe statutory purposes and development strategies of all LAGs. Among the LAGs investigated there are entities thatactively implement the policy of inclusion. However, the activity of LAGs surveyed in the activities undertaken underthe National Program for the Development of Social Economy is low.

Keywords

• social exclusion
• social inclusion
• inclusive growth
• LEADER programme
• LAG