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Publications
Highlights report | Good Practice Webinar on territorial instruments (LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments and Smart Villages)
This highlights report summarises the main messages, lessons learned and examples presented during the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on territorial instruments held on 22 April 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) position paper on legislative developments around the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework
This position paper of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) reflects on recent legislative developments linked to the post-2027 EU policy framework and the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practice Brochure 'Place-based innovation'
This first edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on place-based innovation and its role in addressing economic, social and environmental challenges in rural areas. It highlights how solutions rooted in local realities, supported by collaboration and tailored approaches, can strengthen rural development.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practices
Hopeland – an educational eco-community in a Greek rural area
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The Old Rectory Country House: from heritage to hospitality, powering a resilient rural economy
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Communities getting ready for crises building local resilience through LEADER networks in rural Sweden
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest News
The Rural Pact: building connections across Europe’s rural policy and practice community
Connecting people, organisations and initiatives is a key part of the Rural Pact’s mission. Throughout 2026, its Support Office (RPSO) has strengthened cooperation with European networks and initiatives working on issues relevant to rural areas across Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument opens two new calls for proposals
The European Commission’s Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument has launched two new calls offering financial and advisory support for joint innovation projects. Apply by 12 November 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Horizon Europe project launches call for micro-pilots to codesign smart innovation packages
The EU-funded SMART ERA project has opened a call for micro-pilots to replicate its methodology in new rural regions. Apply between 12 June and 15 September 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Territorial instruments webinar: highlights report now available
Read the highlights report from the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on territorial instruments – LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) and Smart Villages – for insights on how these approaches work in practice and what lessons can inform future implementation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
EU CAP Network workshop on LEADER and social resilience
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Cohesion for a sustainable transition: strengthening regional competitiveness and resilience
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
