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Stronger LEADER/CLLD: important to achieving EU’s rural vision
LEADER, as a key bottom-up approach, can make an important contribution to achieving the objectives of the long-term vision for EU’s rural areas. The recent LEADER Congress called for strengthening the role of LEADER/CLLD in European policies, developing new financial resources for its implementation, as well as simplifying and facilitating access to funds.
- Rural Pact
How to foster the implementation of the long-term vision for EU’s rural areas?
A recent public hearing at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) emphasised the role of enhanced access to financing and effective governance in shaping a sustainable rural development.
- Rural Pact
Joining forces for rural areas to improve services of general interest
Discover the final publication of the pilot action ‘A future for lagging regions’ of the Territorial Agenda 2030 exploring cooperative regional and local development as contributing factors for the long-term improvement of services such as digitalisation, mobility, health and local supply in rural and peripheral areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
A call on all Dutch members of the Rural Pact community to connect
A call on all Dutch members of the Rural Pact community to connect and have an introductory meeting to discuss ways of supporting each other - a message from Mr Ben van Essen of the European Rural Community Alliance (ERCA) and member of the Rural Pact Coordination Group.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Are you the next Climate Pact Partner?
Is your organisation dedicated to fighting climate change and contributing to a sustainable future? Apply by 15 January to become a European Climate Pact Partner and get access to a diverse network committed to climate action and policy progress across the EU.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
'EU Funds Paving the Way to the Rural Vision' Policy Lab – presentations now available
The presentations from our second Policy Lab outline essential elements of resource development and funding strategies. Get inspired by examples improving existing funding methods and discover recommendations for mobilising support for ural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Enhancing access to health services in rural areas – discover practices presented at the webinar
Discover EU-level initiatives and get inspired by local experiences aiming at improving access to health services in rural areas, as well as attracting and retaining healthcare workforce.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural areas in the energy transition – Good Practice webinar report and videos
Explore the outputs from our recent webinar to discover solutions to boost the energy transition in rural areas. The event, jointly organised with the Covenant of Mayors – Europe, intended to build participants’ capacity in designing and implementing high-quality projects aligned with rural needs.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Agriculture and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2023 - discover the winners and finalists
The 5th edition of the ARIA 2023 celebrated the most inspiring rural development initiatives co-funded by the EU. With 13,000 votes, this edition marked the most successful competition to date. Discover these projects!
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
EU Launches a call to overcome the 'talent development trap' in regions
The European Commission is calling on regions experiencing the effects of a departing younger population to apply for technical assistance before 7 February 2024. Up to ten regions will receive support to attract, retain and develop talent.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
