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Commit to act for European rural development via our new web tool
Commit to act for the Pact! A brand-new web tool now allows you to pledge an action – big or small – towards the shared objectives of the EU rural vision, and get inspired by actions committed by others.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Puigcerdà Declaration calls for greater support to ensure a vibrant future for mountain economies
The Declaration, launched by Euromontana and the Government of Catalonia on 11 December 2024, outlines practical solutions and actionable recommendations to increase the prosperity, resilience and sustainability of mountain economies.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Commission launches European Board on Agriculture and Food: call for members open
The new Board, launched on 5 December 2024, will work to sustain a culture of dialogue, trust and multistakeholder participation among the actors of the food supply chain, civil society, and the Commission.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Germany’s rural vision for the next CAP funding period
Well-coordinated funding architecture, strengthened LEADER/CLLD, and consistent application of 'rural proofing' are key elements for advancing Germany’s vision for rural areas in the next programming period, a recent event concluded.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
How can microfinance support rural communities in addressing housing needs?
Microfinance can support local communities in accessing housing, (re)building and renovating homes whilst integrating green sustainability requirements, a recent event of the European Microfinance Network (EMN) concluded.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Pact Conference, 8-9 April in Belgium – sign up by 7 February to attend!
The Conference will offer two days of networking and reflections to advance the rural vision, consolidate the Rural Action Plan and guide future Rural Pact actions.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New study examines policy and legal frameworks for female-led rural innovation
The publication, produced by the EU-funded FLIARA project, highlights gaps within the current policy landscape such as limited targeted business support, barriers to finance, and untapped potential in sustainability transitions.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Role of local economic resources in shaping living standards across EU regions
Structural factors, including national policies and deeply embedded regional characteristics, may influence living standards more strongly than local variables, such as education and labour market conditions, a new report reveals.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New publication overviews initiatives to strengthen rural innovation and entrepreneurship
Produced by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the report analyses public and private initiatives focused on attracting, training or retraining human capital and sets out key elements for their successes.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Motivating young adults to (re)settle in rural areas: Call for initiatives
Do you know of any initiatives, programmes, or policies working to attract young adults – both new and former residents of all ages – to rural areas? The ‘Welcome back’ research project would like to hear from you.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
