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Implementation of maritime and fisheries funding support 2014-2023
The latest European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) implementation report examines how EU Member States have used available funding and the impact on key policy objectives. It highlights enhanced implementation of Community-led Local Development (CLLD) in fisheries and aquaculture areas, including for SME competitiveness in remote communities.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Puigcerdà Declaration calls for greater support to ensure a vibrant future for mountain economies
The Declaration, launched by Euromontana and the Government of Catalonia on 11 December 2024, outlines practical solutions and actionable recommendations to increase the prosperity, resilience and sustainability of mountain economies.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

New publication overviews initiatives to strengthen rural innovation and entrepreneurship
Produced by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the report analyses public and private initiatives focused on attracting, training or retraining human capital and sets out key elements for their successes.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
EU CAP Network brokerage event 'Partnering for innovation with impact in agriculture and rural areas'
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
1st EU Rural Innovation Forum: Building digital competencies for smart rural communities
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
International seminar for leaders of rural youth work
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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.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice

Training project promotes rural youth entrepreneurship and digital skills in six European countries
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform

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

Revitalising Bulgarian rural areas through cultural mediation
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform