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Social economy conference highlights potential for regional revitalisation
The social economy is a driver of innovation, employment and service provision, but it faces a visibility challenge that requires a shared narrative recognising its full contribution across Europe’s rural and regional territories. This headline message emerged from a dedicated social economy conference of 3 October in Gorizia, Italy.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
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
Latest publications
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
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
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
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform