social economy
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Social economy

Latest news

energy transition in rural areas
25 Aug 2025

Join the new Community group on energy transition in rural areas: connect and exchange with peers!

The group is now live on the Rural Pact platform, offering a collaborative space for local and regional authorities, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to empowering fair and sustainable energy planning in rural Europe.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Anti-racism-strategy
16 Apr 2025

New anti-racism strategy: European Commission call for evidence and public consultation open until 8 July

The European Commission’s call for evidence and public consultation invite all individuals and organisations to share their feedback on how the EU can combat racism in all its forms and promote a more integrated strategy.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Renewable energy communities
20 Jan 2025

Renewable energy communities: call for proposals open until 20 February

A new call for proposals seeks to support the creation of three local/regional renewable energy communities involving agri-food and retail SMEs – apply by 20 February 2025.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Latest publications

Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar ‘Fostering social entrepreneurship in rural areas through local action’
Event Highlights |

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.

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform

Latest good practice

NGO incubator strengthens project management and financial capacities in rural Latvia
Methodology | 09 Jun 2025

NGO incubator strengthens project management and financial capacities in rural Latvia

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Self-service eco-stores restore retail access in rural areas of western France
Case Study | 09 Jun 2025

Self-service eco-stores restore retail access in rural areas of western France

  • Rural Pact
  • Rural Revitalisation Platform
Harnessing the ‘silver economy’ to boost rural SME growth and quality of life for the elderly