Search for: [Abstract = "The main goal of the article was to evaluate the level of the individual sector involvement in tri\-sector partnership in submitting LEADER programme projects \(called “small projects”\). The research was conducted in 15 Local Action Groups of the Śląskie Voivodeship, Poland\; 3161 “small projects” submitted in 2009\-2014 were analysed. The research has shown that\:1\) It seems that there is a considerable connection between the involvement level of each sector \(social, private and public\) in submitting LEADER projects and the development potential of each rural area in micro\-regional context.2\) The involvement level of social sector is quite high in every local action group, which can be regarded as a relative success of LEADER approach implementation in the Śląskie Voivodeship in Poland.3\) The fact identified in other research that public sector is a major applicant in LEADER projects was confirmed. It could be considered as a real constraint in harmonic development of tri\-sector partnerships in the future, but on the other hand it could be also a positive phenomenon, which enables LEADER implementation in these rural areas, where many obstacles limit access to LEADER funds by representation of the other sectors.These conclusions show that there is a great need of better promotion of LEADER approach especially among social and private sector. Moreover, it seems that LEADER requires a wide debate on its functions, real effects, and the role of public sector in LEADER programme implementation. It is particularly important in the current EU financial framework 2014\-2020 in Poland as new regulations restrict the accessibility of LEADER funds for public sector."]

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