Quality of life in rural areas: building towards the future with the Leader experience

Brief report of a seminar entitled 'Quality of life in rural areas: experiences and cooperation' organised by the Agriculture DG. It took place on 25 October 2004 in Brussels in the presence of Commissioner Fischler. The event to launch the new Leader+ observatory was attended by more than 400 participants, including 120 LAGs (local action groups) and representatives from the new Member States.