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Contribution of Smart Villages to the European Green Deal
A new report by the Smart Rural 27 project reveals a need for greater alignment between rural communities and the European Green Deal, highlighting the importance of local approaches to addressing global challenges.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Projects on Smart Villages and communities in rural Estonia
A new publication showcases 31 inspiring initiatives and projects funded through LEADER in the 2014-2020 period, implementing the Smart Village concept across rural Estonia.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Smart Village initiatives and recommendations for future implementation: new report
Capacity building, technical assistance, awareness raising and animation activities related to Smart Villages are key, the final report of the Smart Rural 27 project highlights. The publication sets out recommendations to EU and national policymakers on developing public support schemes and improving future implementation.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab 'Territorial development for the green transition: Harnessing the potential of rural communities'
This highlights report outlines the outputs of the Policy Action Lab of 19 September 2024, hosted by the Rural Pact Support Office.
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- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
One-stop shop to multiple funding sources for rural areas in Tyrol, Austria
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Silicon Vilstal fosters social innovation in rural areas of Lower Bavaria, Germany
- Rural Pact
The 'Brandenburg Village Movement' increases citizens’ participation in rural areas of Germany
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform