On 1 December 2015, Stefan Kah presented his research on transnational LEADER projects to the Austrian Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management the managing authority for Austria's EAFRD programme. The presentation was based on two evaluations of projects implemented by the Austrian LEADER LAG Oststeirisches Kernland in the 2007-13 programme period and showed how cooperation with international partners can benefit the work of Local Action Groups.