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16 Apr 2026

Five EU-funded projects shed light on advancing gender equality in agriculture and rural areas

Gender equality in agriculture and rural areas is essential to promote social justice, food security and sustainable development. Explore the key findings and recommendations from five Horizon Europe projects in a policy brief from the European Commission.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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10 Apr 2026

Discover an initiative that fosters generational renewal in rural Navarra

RuralBizi, the rural network of Navarra (Spain), is an initiative of the regional Department of Rural Development and Environment which disseminates information on grants, events, trainings and other activities organised in the territory.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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09 Apr 2026

New set of resources to support regions in harnessing talent

Discover a selection of tools and recommendations on ensuring the right to stay developed by the Talent Booster Mechanism Working Groups. These resources offer solutions to help local and regional actors design and implement effective, place-based talent strategies.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Upcoming events

Webinar

Rural proofing – a three-part dialogue

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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Shifting perceptions: from evidence to inclusive narratives

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award Ceremony

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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Conference

RURACTIVE Forum: third meeting

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  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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Latest publications

Good Practice Brochure 'Place-based innovation'
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Good Practice Brochure 'Place-based innovation'

This first edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure focuses on place-based innovation and its role in addressing economic, social and environmental challenges in rural areas. It highlights how solutions rooted in local realities, supported by collaboration and tailored approaches, can strengthen rural development.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies’
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Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab ‘Rural areas and communities in the post-2027 EU budget and policies’

This highlights report summarises the key messages and discussions of the dedicated Policy Action Lab of 5 November 2025, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 3
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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

Latest good practice

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Project | 01 Dec 2025

From European learning to local action: strengthening social services in rural Croatia

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
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