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European rural youth observatory
A new online observatory will bring together rural youth stakeholders and serve as an open-access repository of research data, methodological tools and best-practices concerning rural NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

New publication on vulnerable rural youth social development and inclusion
A new book by the Rural NEET Youth Network examines challenges of young people categorised as Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET), discusses existing support systems and informs policy frameworks related to education, employment, and social welfare in rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Key figures on the European food chain
A new publication by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, provides an overview of the EU’s food chain, from primary production through to consumption and environmental aspects related to the various stages of the food chain.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
Volunteering in Rural Communities: How do we make it grow?
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications

Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar ‘Fostering social entrepreneurship in rural areas through local action’
This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions at the dedicated Good Practice Webinar of 11 May 2023, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice

Community-led forestry project promotes social inclusion and mental well-being in rural Czechia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Training project on sustainable and innovative rural entrepreneurship in Jämtland, Sweden
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Social economy cluster transforms a Polish rural area through sustainable tourism
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform