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Evaluating and enhancing rural tourism strategies: online tool by UN Tourism
The Self-Assessment Tool to Assist Rural Destinations (STAR) by UN Tourism is a digital platform aimed at empowering public authorities in rural areas to evaluate and enhance their tourism development strategies.
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UN Tourism seeks to recognise rural tourism practices: apply to the call for Best Tourism Villages by 19 May
The Best Tourism Villages initiative by UN Tourism recognises villages around the world that demonstrate how tourism can drive positive transformation in rural areas. The call for applications for the fifth edition is open until 19 May 2025.
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Rural Pact Conference: new date set for 16-17 September 2025
The Rural Pact Support Office is happy to announce that the new Conference date has been set for 16-17 September 2025! If you are not joining us at Château du Biez (Belgium), be sure to tune in for the live streaming – the link will be communicated closer to the date.
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New anti-racism strategy: European Commission call for evidence and public consultation open until 8 July
The European Commission’s call for evidence and public consultation invite all individuals and organisations to share their feedback on how the EU can combat racism in all its forms and promote a more integrated strategy.
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Learning from the Rural toolkit on EU funding: new report
The publication, produced by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), analyses and overviews the knowledge accumulated through developing this online platform. The Rural toolkit, launched in February 2024, is a comprehensive guide to EU funding and support opportunities for rural areas in the EU.
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Follow the Rural Pact on Bluesky!
We’re happy to announce that the Rural Pact is now on Bluesky! We invite you to follow us on this social platform and stay up-to-date with the latest rural development news, events, good practices and so much more.
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‘Rural proofing: looking at policies through the rural lens’: sign up for our Policy Lab by 5 May
Join national and regional policymakers and rural stakeholders online on 12 June to explore measures for efficient implementation of the rural proofing mechanism. The Rural Pact Policy Lab will enable peer exchange and reflection as well as develop proposals and recommendations for policymakers.
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‘Put on your rural lenses’ – new rural proofing campaign in Spain
Browse through a wealth of informational products and audio-visuals in the new rural proofing campaign of the Spanish Rural Development Network (REDR): short video testimonials, good practices from Spain and beyond, publications and more.
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