GAL TERRA DEI TRULLI E BARSENTO

GAL Terra dei Trulli e di Barsento is a public–private partnership operating under the EU LEADER approach, responsible for implementing local development strategies and cooperation projects in rural areas. It promotes bottom-up governance, coordinating participatory processes and fostering sustainable territorial growth. The GAL brings together balanced public and private stakeholders representing the socio-economic fabric of the municipalities of Alberobello, Castellana Grotte, Gioia del Colle, Monopoli, Noci, Putignano, Sammichele di Bari and Turi.

Supported by EU Rural Development funds, its core activities include rural tourism development, support for micro and small enterprises, innovation in local production systems (agri-food, craft and manufacturing sectors), enhancement of cultural and artistic heritage, promotion of local identities and products, and social inclusion initiatives.