NRN Toolkit

The aim of this virtual meeting is to cover recent actions in the consultation process on the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas, reflecting on NRN activities during Rural Vision Week, and NRN role in supporting communication and stakeholder involvement around the Vision. The meeting will provide the opportunity to reflect on specific activities from preceding NRN meetings and workshops that can add value to future networking.

The 19th NRN meeting was organised by the ENRD Contact Point jointly with the Luxembourg Rural Network. The main objectives of the meeting were to discuss the role of NRNs in supporting and promoting TNC, to provide space to exchange on forthcoming rural networking activities and to consider how NRNs have so far contributed to the development of the LTVRA.

The ENRD Contact Point and the rural networks of Flanders and Wallonia co-organised the 18^th NRN Meeting, which explored how NRNs have responded to the challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and specific lessons learned in adapting methodologies.

The ENRD Contact Point and the Spanish Rural Network Support Unit co-organised the 16^th NRN Meeting in Calatayud. This meeting focused on the state of play of preparations for the design and setting up of the new CAP Networks under the post 2020 CAP, as well as any challenges and potential solutions.

The 16th NRN meeting was followed by a workshop NRN facilitation techniques for stakeholder engagement on 4 March.

The meeting provided an update on the state of play of the CAP Reform and other relevant EU policy initiatives.

The 17th NRN meeting took the form of a webinar and focused on the topics of network governance and the image of rural areas.