The LEADER programme is a European Union initiative to support rural development projects initiated at local level in order to revitalise rural areas and create jobs. The LEADER programme in County Wicklow is administered by the LCDC (Local Community Development Committee) lead LAG (Local Action Group). Decisions on LEADER funding are made by the Local Action Group (LAG), through the framework of a Local Development Strategy (LDS). The LAG is made up of representatives from the local community as well as from the local public and private sector. While final decisions on project funding rest with the LAG, the LEADER programme in Wicklow is being administered by Implementing Partner (County Wicklow Partnership) with Wicklow County Council as the financial partner.