Cohesion policy driving development in rural areas: project examples
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
- Stronger Rural Areas
- Connected rural areas
- Resilient rural areas
- Prosperous rural areas
A new publication by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy provides examples of projects showcasing the long-lasting impact of Cohesion policy on the ground.
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The publication is structured around the topics of green and digital transitions, social services and culture, and competitiveness. It features examples of past and ongoing projects in rural areas from 23 EU Member States and four cross-border regions.
The examples reflect a wide thematic and geographical diversity, ranging from local interventions in a village building to national overarching strategies for rural areas.
The publication complements the European Commission’s report on the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas achievements and ways forward.