MENDINET consists of the Rural Development Associations of the Basque Country and the Public Limited Company ITSASMENDIKOI.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONS
The introduction of the concept of Rural Development in the Basque Administration led to the creation of MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATIONS, which formed in the mid 1980s, under the new Decree 394/1985 of 30 December. The Decree's Article 7 states:
"The Mountain Associations will be private entities (...) whose purpose is to serve as a channel for the participation and development of farmers, the food and agriculture industries, the rural tourism sector and the region's local administration (...)"
The evolution of the rural community and wider society led to the 1998 approval of the Rural Development Law and the simultaneous updating of the role of regional entities.
Thus, the Rural Development Law establishes the Rural Development Associations (ADR) as instruments of participation and collaboration of economic and social agents in rural development activities in their regions. ADRs are the principal referent for rural development activities in the Basque Country's regions.
ITSASMENDIKOI
The Public Limited Company ITSASMENDIKOI, LTD., as an instrumental company of the Department of Agriculture and Fishing of the Basque Country, has as its mission the planning and development of Rural Training, Promotion and Development activities, based on policies and strategies defined by the Department.
ITSASMENDIKOI offers solutions to the demands of both the primary sector and the populations of the rural areas of the Basque Country, working closely with agents and entities involved in the primary sector and Rural Development.
ITSASMENDIKOI's general objective is to re-establish the territorial balance of our Basque Country, raising rural living conditions to the level of those in urban areas and encouraging the preservation of culture and traditions. Specific objectives include the settling and increase of populations and the betterment of quality of life.
Urremendi Landa Garapen Elkartea Plaza Domingo Alegria z/g (Merkatu Plaza)
48300 GERNIKA (Bizkaia)
Telefonoa: 94625760
urremendi@urremendi.org
Jata-Ondo Landa Garapen Elkartea Gamiz Bidea, 30 z/g
48100 - Mungia (Bizkaia) Telefonoa: 946156612
jataondo@jataondo.org
Gorbeialdea Landa Garapen Elkartea Askatasun kalea 10 1ª planta Areatza Telefonoa: 946315525
gorbeialdea@gorbeialdea.com
Enkarterrialde Landa Garapen Elkartea Barrio San Miguel s/n
(Edificio del Ayuntamiento)
48870 - Artzentales (Bizkaia)
Telefonoa: 946109590
enkarterrialde@enkarterrialde.org
Lea Artibai Landa Garapen Elkartea Zearkalea, 2
48270 - MARKINA-XEMEIN
(Bizkaia) Telefonoa: 946203611
leaartibai@leaartibai.org
Urkiola Landa Garapen Elkartea Margarita Maturana,7
48240 - BERRIZ (Bizkaia)
Telefonoa: 946203611
urkiola@urkiola.org
Tolomendi Landa Garapen Elkartea Nafarroa etobidea 6
20400 TOLOSA (Gipuzkoa)
Telefonoa: 943655097
tolomendi@tolomendi.net
Urkome Landa Garapen Elkartea Enparan kalea, 1, 2. 20730 AZPEITIA (Gipuzkoa) Telefonoa: 94381650
urkome@infonegocio.com
Goimen Landa Garapen Elkartea Santa Maria 4
20240 Ordizia (Gipuzkoa) Telefonoa: 943161244
goimen@goimen.org
Deba Garaia Landa Garapen Elkartea Urteaga Kalea 23 20570 Bergara (Gipuzkoa) Telefonoa: 943762547
mkdebagaraia@euskalnet.net
Behemendi Landa Garapen Elkartea Mendiburu 14 20180 Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa) Telefonoa: 943490219
behemendi@telefonica.net
Asociación de Desarrollo Rural Izki Abajo s/n 01118 Bernedo (Araba) Telefonoa: 945378014
aizki@euskalnet.net
Asociación de Desarrollo Rural Estribaciones del Gorbea Plaza Mayor 1 01130 Murgia (Araba) Telefonoa: 945430167
economia@cuadrillazuia.com
Asociación de Desarrollo Rural Rioja Alavesa Carretera Vitoria 2 01300 Laguardia (Araba) Telefonoa: 945621169
omic-riojaalavesa@kontsumo.net
Asociación de Desarrollo Rural Añana Ayuntamiento de Lantaron 01213 Comunión (Araba) Telefonoa: 945332118
info@adranana.com 
