The integrated coast to coast development of Basilicata, Southern Italy

Abstract

This study aims to highlight how the Basilicata “Coast to Coast” FLAG has an important role in local sustainable development actions using a bottom-up approach. The FLAG represents one of many significant innovative elements in the Lucanian coastal territory. New development activities stemming from European Sea Policies, favor the fishing and aquaculture sector and represents a driving force in economic development employment, tourism and social-culture growth along the Lucanian coasts with strong rural traditions. Integrated territorial planning approach is required using an intersectoral and multidisciplinary approach, and a variety of programming tools can be integrated in order to achieve common objectives. Informal and formal collaboration between the FLAG and the Lucanian LAGs is necessary in order to carry out joint projects which are able to connect the blue economy with other productive sectors.