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Global forum on modern direct democracy

The 2024 edition of the world's largest conference on direct democracy will bring together academia, policymakers and civil society activists and organisations to discuss trust in institutions, media, and citizens, all of essential importance to democratic governance.

Seminar

European Rural Mobility Network: evaluation analysis, findings and preliminary recommendations

This is the fifth meeting of the European rural mobility network, organised within the framework of the SMARTA-NET project.

Webinar

MOVING webinar: ‘Towards a policy roadmap for vibrant mountain economies’

This webinar, organised by the MOVING project, will overview trends and proposals likely to govern the post-2027 policy developments in the EU’s mountain areas. The project will unveil its proposal for strategic options and a policy roadmap to ensure that rural and mountain areas are not excluded from EU’s future policy development.

Metropolitan Innovation Summit

This event, organised by METREX (The Network of European Metropolitan Regions and Areas), will showcase technological innovations in metropolitan areas and exchange on the role of metropolises as places for social innovation initiation.

Webinar

Good Practice Webinar: ‘Rural youth participation in policymaking’

This webinar, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, provided youth organisations, policymakers and other stakeholders an opportunity to reflect and exchange on successful methods of youth engagement based on the experiences of rural young people.

Online launch of the Self-Assessment Tool for Territorial and Local Development strategies (SAT4TER)

This brief online session will launch the new SAT4TER tool (Self-Assessment Tool for Territorial and Local Development strategies). SAT4TER is a free and anonymous tool for local and managing authorities to self-evaluate if their territorial strategies build on the main elements of the EU integrated approach to territorial development in non-urban areas.

Conference

Building a sustainable food future together

The final conference of the COCOREADO project will discuss key project outcomes and approaches to rebalancing the position of the farmer as an individual actor, key player in innovative food supply chains, and supplier for public procurement.

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Rural youth work 101: Advancing the inclusion of rural youth in Europe through volunteering and rural community-building

This study session, organised by Rural Youth Europe, will bring together 35 young people from rural communities to address the topics of youth work in rural areas and volunteering as tools for promoting and advancing the inclusion of rural youth in Europe.

Conference

Croatian Rural Parliament

The fifth edition of the Croatian Rural Parliament, organised by the Croatian Rural Development Network, will bring together farmers, rural residents, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of the country’s rural development.

Conference

Social Economy Conference

The third edition of the Social Economy Conference will bring together over 150 leaders from across Europe, including experts, social entrepreneurs, and policymakers to showcase innovative solutions and initiatives that are making a real difference in communities.