• Objective 1

    amplify the voice of rural areas to bring them higher on the political agenda

  • Objective 2

    structure and enable collaboration and mutual learning between Pact members

  • Objective 3

    encourage and monitor voluntary commitment for action by Rural Pact community members
Description

By participating in the Rural Pact, I commit to:

  • Political Advocacy: Contributing to keep rural areas high on the political agenda, ensuring that the needs and aspirations of our rural communities are consistently represented and addressed.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Actively sharing promising initiatives that can benefit rural areas and being open to learning from the experiences and insights of others.
  • Collaborative Engagement: Gaining priority access to the collaborative platform and events associated with the Rural Pact, ensuring active participation and collaboration with like-minded stakeholders.
  • Staying Informed: Keeping myself updated on developments on all themes of interest to rural life, including consultations, policies, and best practices.
  • Sustainable Development: Promoting sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring that our rural areas are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive in harmony with nature.
  • Education and Skill Development: Supporting educational initiatives that cater to the specific needs of rural communities, ensuring that every child and adult has access to quality education and skill development opportunities.
  • Healthcare Access: Advocating for better healthcare facilities and services in rural areas, ensuring that every individual has access to basic medical care.
  • Infrastructure Development: Working towards improving the infrastructure in rural areas, from roads to communication networks, ensuring that our rural communities are well-connected and have access to modern amenities.
  • Economic Opportunities: Creating and supporting initiatives that provide economic opportunities to rural residents, ensuring that they have a stable source of income and can lead a dignified life.
  • Cultural Preservation: Respecting and upholding the rich cultural heritage of our rural communities, ensuring that their traditions and practices are celebrated and preserved for future generations.

Commitment's information

Thèmes
  • Stronger Rural Areas
  • Democracy and participation
  • Access to services
  • Education and training
  • Sports, Culture and leisure
  • Connected rural areas
  • Transport and mobility
  • Resilient rural areas
  • Health and care
  • Prosperous rural areas
  • Entrepreneurship
    • Stakeholder beneficiary(ies)
    • Academic/research institution
    • Citizen
    • Local Action Group
    • Non-governmental / civil society organisation
    • Private Business
    • Public authority
    Activities
    • Communication and/or Advocacy
    • Knowledge sharing
    • Rural development strategy
    • Networking activities
    Expected Outcomes
    • Initial Agreement & Partnership: Formalize the partnership between FE-rn.org and the EU's Rural Pact, outlining the goals and objectives of the collaboration.
    • Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct a series of stakeholder engagement sessions to gather input and feedback on the proposed initiatives and projects.
    • Project Identification: Identify key projects and initiatives that align with the objectives of the EU's Rural Pact and the mission of FE-rn.org.
    • Resource Allocation: Secure funding and resources for the identified projects. This could include grants, partnerships, or other financial mechanisms.
    • Implementation Phase: Launch the identified projects, ensuring they are in line with the agreed-upon objectives and have measurable outcomes.
    • Monitoring & Evaluation: Set up a monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress of the projects and measure their impact.
    Further details
    Beneficiary country
    Ireland