Employment

16 Jan 2026

Revitalising the rural economy through artistic practice: insights from a Basque project

Discover the Mutur Beltz project that fosters traditional trades, rural knowledge, employment and gender equality by recovering sheep wool as a strategic economic, ecological and cultural resource. The initiative was among the winners of the EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2025.

23 Oct 2025

New report on rural resilience through a gender lens

Gender-sensitive rural development is an investment in the long-term resilience of rural communities – a recent report by the EU-funded project GRANULAR explores the intersection of gender and rurality in shaping employment outcomes across Europe.

16 Oct 2025

Rural Impact Hub: shaping the future of rural Portugal through social innovation

The Rural Impact Hub (RIHU) is not a common incubator, it’s a living ecosystem for rural innovation inspired by the natural flow of a river. Born in the Mirandese Plateau, on Portugal’s northern border with Spain, RIHU springs from the desire to transform rural areas into vibrant, sustainable and inclusive places.