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How Czechia's multi-funded CLLD model supports social inclusion through simplified delivery and stronger local partnerships
Czechia's multi-funded Community-led Local Development (CLLD) model offers insights into embedding social inclusion in local development. Its European Social Fund+ (ESF+) dimension illustrates how direct implementation by Local Action Groups (LAGs), simplified procedures, prevention and continuous learning can develop local expertise and capacities to deliver community-based solutions.
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Croatian LAGs and FLAGs adopt Brač Declaration calling for stronger LEADER/CLLD after 2027
Croatian Local Action Groups (LAGs) and Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) have jointly called for stable funding, stronger institutional recognition and greater autonomy for LEADER/Community-led Local Development (CLLD) after 2027. Their Brač Declaration sets out shared priorities for future EU and national policies.
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New JRC report looks at the state of rural innovation
A new publication from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows that rural companies are not inherently less innovative than urban firms, but they innovate differently. It identifies drivers and barriers affecting rural businesses and offers policy directions to support rural innovation.
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Latest publications
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 4
The fourth edition of the Rural Vision Magazine brings together rural stakeholder perspectives on a wealth of topics, including the future EU policy framework, integrated rural development and how the Rural Pact is taking shape across Europe.
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Good Practice Brochure 'Instruments for territorial development'
The third edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on territorial development. It highlights how integrated approaches like LEADER/CLLD, Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) and Smart Villages can help improve quality of life in rural areas.
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Good Practice Brochure ‘Rural housing’
The second edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure explores how integrated policies, strong local partnerships and place-based solutions can address rural housing challenges while contributing to social inclusion, energy efficiency and territorial cohesion.
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Latest good practice
Setting up citizen-owned energy cooperatives in Luxembourg’s Miselerland region
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Smart Villages in rural Romania: building local capacity for community-led strategies
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Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas
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