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The LEADER community acting for rural areas in Croatia came together on 23-25 March in Terme Tuhelj to discuss how Local Action Groups (LAGs) and Fisheries LAGs could participate in the planning for the country’s National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP). Speakers from around the EU explained the benefits of stakeholder involvement in developing rural areas.

Tourism is a key part of the rural economy and society but one that is often overlooked. This article spotlights the Rural Tourism Community Group and its work to connect stakeholders, help them advocate for rural tourism and reach the sector’s full potential.

EU cohesion policy promotes territorial instruments as frameworks for implementing funding in a more place-based way. This article looks at one of the most prominent available models, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs), and their use in rural areas.

The European Commission has adopted its first strategy on intergenerational fairness which seeks to ensure that current decisions fairly distribute benefits and burdens across generations. The strategy addresses how territorial disparities and unequal access to opportunities affect rural residents.

Gender equality in agriculture and rural areas is essential to promote social justice, food security and sustainable development. Explore the key findings and recommendations from five Horizon Europe projects in a policy brief from the European Commission.