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Get inspired by social entrepreneurship practices in European rural areas
On 11 May 2023, the Rural Pact Support Office hosted its first Good Practice webinar entitled “Fostering social entrepreneurship in rural areas through local action”. We are excited to announce that all the presentations and video recordings from this event have been uploaded to the event page.
Digital skills – there is still room for improvement
In 2021, over one quarter (26%) of the EU population aged 16–74 years reported to have above-basic overall digital skills. For people living in rural areas this share was 20%, while a higher share was recorded for people living in cities (33%).
Museum in the Village: where cultural heritage meets well-being!
Museum in the Village is a cultural programme designed for rural residents aged over 65, who often face limited accessibility to cultural activities. This initiative connects 13 museums and 13 villages across Portugal, bringing together museum professionals, artists, communities, and local authorities.
Empowering remote areas: Kiruna Declaration paves the way for a just transition
The Bureau of the Committee of the Regions, gathering European Union's local and regional leaders, met in Kiruna, Sweden, in April. They have adopted the Kiruna Declaration, calling the EU institutions to take into account the specific challenges faced by remote areas in the EU budget.
New insights and lessons learned from the Rural Pact Conference in Sweden
The Rural Pact Conference “Acting for Rural Areas - Sharing Rural Pact Experiences and Learning for the Future” took place in Uppsala 3-4 May. Some 150 participants from institutions and NGOs of 27 different Member States gathered on site at Ultuna, campus for the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.