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Rural proofing: lessons from OECD countries and potential application to health
A new paper by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) explores how to develop more robust rural proofing models, with a focus on health. It proposes a roadmap for more effective rural proofing mechanisms to help embed this practice in governments’ policy space and culture.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Cooperative tourism: a blueprint for the development of Monti Dauni, Italy
Cooperative tourism is a valuable tool for integrated development. A recent event in the rural Monti Dauni (Italy) highlighted its value for fostering collaboration between public and private sectors and involving local communities in managing tourism resources.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Getting to services in towns and villages – new OECD study
A new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) studies the interaction between geography and access to services to provide key insights for regional development policies and regions facing population decline.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Tackling rural health inequalities in Europe: a new policy statement
A new policy statement calls on European governments, policymakers and rural stakeholders to comprehensively address health services as well as the underlying, wider determinants of health in rural areas, such as poverty, education and connectivity.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New report overviews key trends and challenges in rural Flanders, Belgium
A new report produced by the Flemish Land Agency compiles data on demography, economy, land use, mobility, and local governance in rural Flanders. Overviewing societal issues, ranging from demographic shifts to economic dynamics, the report highlights the trends and challenges the region is facing.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
A new study on funding for EU rural areas
A new study, procured by the European Commission, examines the contribution of the 2014-2022 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in addressing the needs and actions outlined under the EU rural vision. It further provides a preliminary analysis of the 2023-2027 CAP programmed measures.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Territorial development for the green transition – sign up for our upcoming Policy Lab
Sign up to attend our upcoming Policy Action Lab on 19 September 2024 and discover key opportunities for rural communities to benefit from the green transition and enhance their territorial development tools.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
MOVING final conference outlines future for mountain areas in post-2027 EU priorities
Mountains and mountain value chains play a key role in achieving EU political targets by 2030 and shaping its post-2027 political agenda. The debate on the future EU rural policy is already open and mountain stakeholders are encouraged to actively participate in the forthcoming public consultations.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Local initiatives to enhance rural mobility showcased at recent Rural Pact webinar
Our Good Practice Webinar on rural mobility of 20 June 2024 highlighted the importance of understanding local communities’ needs and tailoring mobility solutions as much as possible. Discover the presentations and video recordings for practical local examples and approaches.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural innovation gets a gender boost through a new Community of Practice
The FLIARA project recently launched a Community of Practice and visibility campaign to support and accelerate women-led innovation in rural areas. The new Community, driven by 20 ambassadors, will enable networking and collaboration among key stakeholders, and share success stories of innovative women-led practices.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
