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Fostering community-led local development in cross-border regions: call to participate in EU project
The EU-funded project IMPACT, launched by the European Commission’s DG REGIO in collaboration with the OECD, has opened a call for applications to support cross-border regions with their community-led local development (CLLD) strategies. Apply by 10 April 2026.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
ELARD launches letter campaign to safeguard LEADER/CLLD in post-2027 EU budget
The European LEADER Association for Rural Development (ELARD) launched on 17 November a letter campaign urging Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and Committee of the Regions (CoR) to reinforce the LEADER/CLLD method within the next EU budget cycle. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage with local MEPs and CoR representatives to ensure that LEADER/CLLD remain protected and properly funded.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New publication showcases Czech CLLD experience as a model for inclusive, place-based development across Europe
Community-led Local Development (CLLD) provides a proven framework for empowering local partnerships, integrating public and private action, and ensuring that development reflects the real needs of people and places. Explore a new brochure outlining key messages from the conference ‘CLLD – prosperous communities: opportunity for a shared future 2028+’ (31 March–1 April 2025).
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Upcoming events
4th meeting of the subgroup on LEADER and territorial development
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 3
The third edition of the Rural Vision Magazine features a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU rural vision and Pact in 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar ‘Rural innovation’
This highlights report outlines inspiring initiatives and practical ways to strengthen innovation ecosystems and empower local communities to drive local innovation action.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 2
The second edition of the Magazine features a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU’s rural vision and Pact in 2024.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Student placements in rural Austria and Germany provide hands-on learning and boost local capacities
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Circular-economy project addresses wood waste and sustainability awareness in rural Slovenia
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform