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Report of 19th NRN meeting

The report of the 19th National Rural Networks meeting (held online on 11 February 2021) is available. The event page also includes the presentations and videos played at the event.

The meeting focussed on discussing the role of NRNs in supporting and promoting the transnational cooperation (TNC) action of Local Action Groups (LAGs) and the cross-border cooperation of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups (OGs). The event also provided space for exchange on forthcoming rural networking activities and the ongoing development of national CAP networks. 

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
07/05/2021
Rural Connections 1-2021

New edition of Rural Connections

Rural Connections 1/2021 is now available and brings you news and views from rural Europe.

This issue of the magazine recaps the ENRD's work to support rural stakeholders in the transition to the new CAP, then focuses on how to communicate successfully about rural development projects, based on the NRN's work and the Rural Inspiration Awards. Articles by rural development stakeholders across Europe range from social farming to LEADER enhancing a Greek island’s intangible cultural heritage, to the state of the digital transition in rural areas. 

The magazine will soon be available also in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Polish.

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
07/05/2021

4th meeting of the Thematic Group on the Long Term Rural Vision

This was the final meeting of the ENRD Thematic Group (TG) in the current cycle to contribute to developing the “EU Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas (LTVRA)” announced by the President of the European Commission and where the Commission is foreseen to adopt a Communication in June 2021.

Participants took stock of the main messages coming out of the ENRDs’ Rural Vision Week organised in March 2021, while also discussing ways in which stakeholders can cooperate to make the future Vision become a reality at local level and to consider how networks can provide the best support.

Presentations from the day, background documents and useful links are available on the event page.

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
05/05/2021

Workshop for NRNs on Working together: linking Rural Networks

The ENRD Workshop for NRNs on 'Working together: linking Rural Networks' discussed how to create linkages across geographies, themes and initiatives. 

On 4 May, participants had the opportunity to share lessons on best practices and added value in collaboration and consider virtual linkages as well as foster new collaborative initiatives between NRNs. They also recapped ENRD initiatives on NRNs cooperation and learned about the planned activities of EIP-AGRI.

Presentations from the day are available on the event page and a report will be published soon. 

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
04/05/2021

7th meeting of the EU Rural Networks Assembly: meeting report

The meeting report of the 7th meeting of the EU Rural Networks Assembly (4 December 2020) is now available in English. It will also be available in French and German.

This online event provided an update to members on the CAP Reform and other relevant EU Policy Initiatives. The meeting informed on planned and forthcoming rural networks’ activities and Assembly members had the opportunity to exchange on the Long Term Vision for Rural Areas.

This was the 7th of a series of EU Rural Networks Assembly. Previous reports are available in the European Rural Networks Assembly section of this website.

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
29/04/2021

Rural NEET Youth Mentoring Program

COST Action organises the mentoring scheme aiming at supporting Early Career Investigators (ECI), i.e. researchers up to 8 years after their PhD completion, as well as PhD students developing research proposals on rural NEETs related topics. Inclusiveness Target Countries mentors and mentees participation in the mentoring scheme will be given priority.

The mentoring scheme is intended to contribute to develop and retain productive, professional researchers, who can reach out to the rural areas and capture the needs of youth and their specific risks and opportunities in these regions. You can join the webinar on 6 May 2021 at 12:00 CET for more information.

Source:
  • European stakeholders
Publication date: 
28/04/2021
European Commission 2021

LEADER funding made simpler

The 7th LEADER Thematic Lab on 'LEADER funding made simpler' explored how LEADER funding and implementation can be made simpler by the application of simplified cost options during the transition period and under the CAP Strategic Plans.

Participants had the opportunity to learn about the updated Commission guidance on the application of simplified cost options and exchange about various Member State approaches and plans based on their practical experiences.

Presentations from the day are available on the event page and a report will be published soon. 

Source:
  • ENRD Contact Point
Publication date: 
28/04/2021

Working Package 3: 'Fostering the Competitiveness of Agriculture' ONLINE!

Working Package 3: 'Fostering the Competitiveness of Agriculture' documents are now available online! 

This is the final working package for the Thematic Working Group 8 - Ex post evaluation of RDPs 2014-2020: Learning from practice.

Explore the documents:

Download all the document here! 

Source:
  • Evaluation Helpdesk
Publication date: 
28/04/2021

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