This session will explore the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) Declaration and its potential to influence post-2027 policy, focusing on community-led innovations like Smart Villages. A discussion will follow on how to turn the Declaration’s words into action.
The aim of this session is to present and critically reflect on the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) Declaration and its ability to influence policy change post-2027. Firstly, the main statements of the Declaration will be presented, with special focus on its implications on community-led local innovative approaches, such as Smart Villages. Secondly, a critical discussion will take place on whether and how we can jointly make sure that the words of the Declaration are turned into action and do not remain empty words. Feedback on the outcomes will also be provided at the next RPCG meeting to members.
📋 Agenda
10:00 – 10:20 - Presentation on the main statements of the RPCG Declaration
Edina Ocsko (Vice-Chair of the Rural Pact Coordination Group)
10:20 – 10:45- Concrete examples on how the RPCG Declaration could influence policy
(to be confirmed)
10:45 – 11:00- Interactive exercise on mapping the ‘joint power’ of representatives
11:00 – 12:00 -Structured discussion and reflection on the presentations and survey outcome
📘 Prepare for the Session
To make the session as informative and productive as possible, we kindly ask you to:
🔹 Read the RPCG Declaration
📄 Full version and one-pager available here:
🔗 Read the Declaration
🔹 Complete a short 3-minute survey (before 21 May 2025)
📝 Help us understand awareness and use of the Declaration:
🔗 Take the Survey
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