The Bistrita-Năsăud GAL Lider Association is a public-private partnership and works like an NGO. The main goal of the association is the development of its territory and the community it serves through a bottom-up approach. We think about the Local Development Strategy based on the needs of the community, we support and implement projects with European funding mainly through the axis of the LEADER Program. Our territory is located in the Northeast of Bistrița-Năsăud county and includes: Ilva Mică, Ilva Mare, Poiana Ilvei, Măgura Ilvei, Leșu, Lunca Ilvei, Sângeorz Bai, Rodna, Maieru, Şant. Our fundamental objective is the development of the rural environment.