Recent briefing of the European Parliament provides clarifications regarding Community-led local development (CLLD). CLLD is an approach to territorial development where local actors work in partnerships to design and implement their strategies for meeting development needs of their area.

In the 2014-20 period, CLLD initiatives are also eligible for support from European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF). CLLD is based on three interconnected elements: 1. local action groups (representatives of public and private local socio-economic interests), 2. integrated local development strategies and 3. well-defined territories.

To access the briefing, please follow the provided link. 

Further reading: Guidance on Community-Led Local Development for Local Actors