On 8 April, rural actors in Spain held a Rural Hackaton to tackle the economic problems that COVID-19 may trigger.
This online event hosted several stakeholders who shared their initiatives in order to tackle the economic consequences of COVID-19 in rural communities in Spain.
As businesses are likely to find themselves in financial difficulties and many may have to lay off people, the Rural Hackaton aimed to find solutions to these challenges. Questions included possible new sources of income for rural businesses, possible new activities and ways to limit the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Solidarity and social effects were also discussed.
