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Strategies for action on ‘Shrinking Smartly and Sustainably’
Effectively responding to demographic change requires a multi-level governance approach across a wide range of policy areas, while tailoring policies to the needs, challenges and opportunities of each region.
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Rural Repopulation group: an inspiring example of Rural Pact Community collaboration
The Rural Pact community group on ‘Rural depopulation and repopulation’, coordinated by the Fundación Repoblación, is a shining example of the Rural Pact platform’s capacity to spark meaningful collaboration across Europe. Read on to find out more about exchanges within the group.
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Remote rural regions: pioneering the adaptation to demographic change?
Remote rural areas are particularly vulnerable to shrinking and ageing populations, and lower economic growth. They require adaptation strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of each region, a recent Joint Research Centre (JRC) article highlights.
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Rural roots and routes: Navigating complexities of quality of life, immobility, and migration
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Latest publications
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 1
This first edition of the Rural Vision Magazine provides you with stories and information to inspire and drive progress in implementing the rural vision.
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Latest good practice
Rural Growth Agreements support multi-level governance and local innovation in Norway
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Strengthening local democracy and participation in rural Netherlands through a youth village council
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Facilitating business transfers to ensure economic continuity in rural Salamanca, Spain
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform