Digital

23 jan 2026

Sustainable rural tourism and digitalisation: call for insights

The Interreg project CLUSTERATLAS4MED is looking to collect insights on existing policies, support programmes, and cluster initiatives that promote the digitalisation and sustainable development of rural tourism SMEs. Share your feedback through the project’s open call.

21 nov 2025

Harnessing digitalisation for sustainable agriculture and resilient rural communities: new EESC study

A newly published study by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) explores digitalisation opportunities and challenges for reducing GHG emissions from agriculture. It reveals that while digital tools can enhance sustainable practices, they transform rural labour markets, creating demand for new digital skills, but also displacing low-skilled jobs.

13 oct 2025

OECD report sets out policy recommendations to bridge rural-urban broadband gaps

A new OECD report underscores the need to address persistent broadband connectivity divides between urban and rural areas, revealing that despite overall improvements in broadband access, rural regions continue to lag. It sets out policy recommendations for strengthened strategies and targeted actions to help close connectivity divides.