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Publications
Highlights report | Good Practice Webinar on generational renewal
This highlights report showcases the main policy measures and examples presented during the Rural Pact Good Practice Webinar on generational renewal held on 10 June 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Good Practice Brochure ‘Rural housing’
The second edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure explores how integrated policies, strong local partnerships and place-based solutions can address rural housing challenges while contributing to social inclusion, energy efficiency and territorial cohesion.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
Good Practices
Advancing integrated territorial development through place-based cooperation in Lower Saxony
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Smart Village development in practice: the Socjometr Foundation model in Pękowice
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Smart Villages in rural Romania: building local capacity for community-led strategies
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest News
The social economy and rural development: how EU policies make a difference
The social economy is a vital part of rural life, helping communities face challenges from demographic decline to lack of services and opportunities. This article looks at the progress so far with implementing the EU’s social economy action plan, Rural Pact members’ contribution to its mid-term review, and what’s in store for the next phase.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
How LEADER helps implement Catalonia’s Rural Agenda
LEADER plays a key role in translating Catalonia’s Rural Agenda from strategy into reality, with Local Action Groups (LAGs) helping to tackle challenges such as depopulation, housing shortages and youth employment across the region’s rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Solutions for generational renewal in rural businesses: new webinar report
Supporting generational renewal in rural businesses requires more than helping young people start businesses or identifying successors. It depends on creating attractive rural ecosystems that combine tailored business support with access to housing, services, connectivity and quality of life. Read the highlights report from our dedicated webinar of 10 June.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Spanish LAGs endorse Jerez Declaration calling for a stronger future for LEADER
Representatives of rural territories, Local Action Groups (LAGs) and rural development networks from across Spain have endorsed the Jerez Declaration calling for a stronger role for rural areas and LEADER/Community-led Local Development (CLLD) in the EU's future policy framework.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming Events
EU day for the victims of the global climate crisis - building resilience to protect people and communities
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
