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NRN of the Month: Sweden
The Swedish National Rural Network has been fully operational since May 2007. It is defined as “the arena for mutual cooperation and learning” and its main purpose is to reinforce the implementation of the Swedish Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007–2013.
The main tasks of the network are: to support the exchange of information and good practice; to reinforce dialogue between national, local and regional actors involved in the implementation of the RDPs; to support cooperation activities with other countries; and to strengthen links between rural, regional and environmental policy.
Activities related to rural areas
All national actors, including those whose activities contribute to the success of the RDP and who have an interest in, or are involved in activities related to rural areas, are welcome to join the rural network. These actors may represent the rural population, industry, regional and national authorities or they may be other stakeholders involved in the development of Swedish rural areas. In 2009, around 100 organisations subscribed to be part of the network. The Swedish NRN is a formal membership-based network. Its secretariat is the National Network Unit (NNU) located within the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
The activities of the NRN support the dissemination and collection of information relevant to the RDP as well as training and transnational cooperation. This includes: raising awareness about rural development; gathering and analysing information about conditions in rural areas; promoting best practice between stakeholders and successful project development, the management and evaluation of projects; providing training courses; cooperating with the European Network for Rural Development (ENRD); supporting the implementation of the RDP; and acting as a contact point for Local Action Groups (LAGs). Several thematic working groups have been started with participation from member organisations, including on themes including gender equality, integration, youth, renewable energy and community planning in rural areas.
Contact Details:
Address: 551 82 Jönköping, Sweden
Telephone: 00 46 36 150000
Website: https://www.landsbygdsnatverket.se
Contact person name: Ms Maria Gustafsson, Mr Nils Lagerroth, Mr Hans-Olof Stålgren
Email: maria.gustafsson@jordbruksverket.se, Nils.Lagerroth@hushallningssallskapet.se, hans-olof.stalgren@hushallningsallskapet.se
