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Strengthening rural development: A study on the implementation of rural development policy at European level
The European Commission has funded a study that evaluated the contribution of the European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) and National Rural Networks (NRNs) in implementing EU Rural Development Policy.
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WELCOMING SPACES: Revitalising shrinking areas and fostering migrant engagement
WELCOMING SPACES, a four-year project funded by Horizon 2020, aims to tackle the dual challenge of revitalising shrinking regions in the EU while creating inclusive environments for non-EU migrants. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the project investigates successful revitalisation approaches through geographical context, institutional frameworks, discourse, and the interactions between locals and migrants.
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Euromontana showcases inspiring initiatives in its 2023 booklet of good practices
Euromontana has released its annual booklet of good practices for 2023, featuring 11 inspiring initiatives from across Europe. These initiatives were collected by Euromontana in 2022 to highlight projects that drive change and promote sustainable transformation in mountain areas.
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Fostering agricultural and rural policy dialogue: Towards common goals
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a paper that explores the potential synergies between agricultural and rural policies.
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Share your rural development success: Take the rural toolkit survey
As part of the implementation of its Long Term Vision for Rural Areas (LTVRA), the European Commission is preparing a Rural Toolkit on EU funds to be launched in late 2023. This toolkit will guide local authorities and stakeholders in rural areas in identifying and making an effective use of the many EU funding opportunities available in the EU panorama, including using EU funds jointly.
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The highlights report from the Good Practice Webinar on “strengthening digital skills in rural areas” is now available
On 8 June 2023, the Rural Pact Support Office hosted a Good Practice webinar entitled “Strengthening digital skills of rural people to benefit from the digital era”, which brought together around 60 practitioners from 20 EU and 4 non-EU Member States to share experiences and initiatives aimed at enhancing digital skills development in rural areas.
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Discover 10 inspiring Rural Pact Community Good Practices
The Rural Pact Support Office is excited to share 10 inspiring good practices developed by various rural communities across the EU. These practices showcase innovative approaches to rural development, encouraging members of the Rural Pact Community to learn from successful examples and implement similar strategies in their own regions.
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Introducing the Territorial Agenda 2030: Shaping Europe's Future
The Territorial Agenda 2030 is an important plan that focuses on strategic spatial planning and strengthening policies for different areas.
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Introducing the Smart Village Guide in English
Published in French a few months ago, the guide "Smart Village, for a French Model to serve rural regions" is now available in English!
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Demography and climate change: understanding the connections and impacts
Explore the latest report from the JRC that sheds light on the vital connection between population dynamics and climate change.
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