The LEADER approach is a new concept for Malta. The
objectives of this axis are:
Bringing together different public and
private local actors,
Building local partnership capacity,
Promoting private-public partnership,
Cooperation and innovation,
Improving local governance.

Axis 4 is divided into three measures:
Measure 41 – Implementation of the local
development strategy
Measure 421 – Inter-territorial and transnational cooperation
Measure 431 – Running costs, acquisition of skills and animation
The LEADER approach, through the establishment of
Local Action Groups, will be a very important tool in the realisation various
measures of the Rural Development Programme.