TOOL DETAILS
Title
'Newsbrief' (Niewsbrief) - Newsletter of the Flemish Rural Network
Tool category
& type
Publications and Printed Products:
Keyword(s)
Publications and printed products
Summary
‘Newsbrief’ (Niewsbrief) is the official newsletter of the Flemish Rural Network. Published four times per year – the newsletter focuses on a particular theme for the duration of the year – explored across all four issues. In 2012 the theme was ‘farmers’. The 4-page newsletter includes news, interviews and feature articles. In the newsletters best practices are shown, rural stakeholders can have their say on specific topics, and readers are informed on activities of the network.
Country
& RDP Region(s)
Belgium
Main purpose
To inform stakeholders and readers of relevant news and information, to expand interest and awareness of key themes and to share ‘best practice’ information related to rural development. The newsletter also allows stakeholders to have their say on specific topics – encouraging active dialogue on relevant themes and issues.
Related
tools used
Graphic design and printers.
Target audience
EAFRD Beneficiaries:
Rural Development Stakeholders:
General Audience:
Technical information
4 page colour brochure –including high res photos and text.
Date produced
01/01/2008
Cost range
up to €4 999
Publisher/
Organiser
Flemish Rural Network
Distribution & Promotion
Most subscribers receive the newsletter by post and it is also widely available on the NRN website and promoted in a mailshot. It is also actively promoted and distributed at events.
Assessment of effectiveness
More than 1200 subscribers with positive feedback received.
Name of organisation
Flemish Rural Network
Type of
organisation
National Rural Network
Image(s)
Name of contact person
Ariane Van Den Steen
Address
Departement Landbouw en Visserij
Afdeling Organisatie en Strategisch Beleid
Koning Albert II laan 35 bus 40
1030 Brussel
Telephone
0032 2 552 77 39
