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Innovative solutions for improving rural services

Discover twelve participatory initiatives that have successfully enhanced rural services in the new edition of the EAFRD Projects Brochure on ‘Digital and Social Innovation in Rural Services’.

The projects highlight inspiring examples of how rural communities can respond to the challenges they face, using support under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) or other, innovative funding solutions.

The brochure has been informed by the broader ENRD thematic work on ‘Smart Villages’.

For electronic and paper subscriptions to ENRD publications, please write to subscribe@enrd.eu.

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ENRD Contact Point

Publication date:

13/06/2018

The CAP beyond 2020

The European Commission published on 1 June 2018 its legislative proposals for modernising and simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2021-2027 programming period.

The new CAP will be based on nine general objectives reflecting the economic, environmental and social importance of the policy and will prioritise results and performance, rather than rules and compliance. It will introduce a tailor-made approach, giving greater freedom to EU Member States to decide how best to meet the common objectives while at the same time providing for their own specific needs.

According to the Commission’s proposal for the overall EU budget of 2 May 2018, the CAP would be allocated € 365 billion, including € 265.2 bn for direct payments, € 20 bn for market support measures, and € 78.8 bn for rural development.

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EU institutions

Publication date:

11/06/2018

EU action to boost rural broadband

Find out about the European Commission’s action plan to roll out broadband throughout Europe’s rural areas – read the perspective of Jan Dröge, the Director of the Broadband Competence Offices Network Support Facility.

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European stakeholders

Publication date:

11/06/2018

Improving rural networking and communication

The 11^th NRNs’ Meeting and its linked communication workshop (31 May-1 June 2018 – Prague, Czech Republic) discussed ways of reinforcing networking opportunities and improving communication activities at both the national (NRN) and European (ENRD) levels.

Participants exchanged on current networking practices in areas such as thematic work, LEADER/CLLD, links with farmers and rural youth, as well as how these can be improved in the new programming period.

The subsequent workshop saw practical, interactive exercises and discussions on storytelling, writing for the web and social media, and shared a wealth of good communication practices – ranging from targeted events to innovative online tools – that can be easily picked up by the NRNs.

Source:

ENRD Contact Point

Publication date:

05/06/2018

Steering Group reflects on OECD conference

The 9th meeting of the of the Rural Networks’ Steering Group, SG (25 May 2018 – Brussels, Belgium) proposed ideas for the 2018-2019 network activities, reflecting on the outcomes of the 11^th OECD Rural Development Conference of 9-12 April 2018.

SG members heard updates from the ENRD Contact Point and Evaluation Helpdesk, and EIP-AGRI Service Point and exchanged on recent and upcoming network activities and on ideas for future work.

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European stakeholders

Publication date:

04/06/2018

Supporting efficient use of water and soils

Join the ENRD Seminar on ‘Sustainable Management of Water and Soils' on 14 June 2018 in Brussels, Belgium!

The event will discuss how the Rural Development Programmes (RDPs) can support resource efficiency objectives, including enabling factors and bottlenecks in the implementation of relevant RDP Measures.

The Seminar is part of the broader ENRD thematic work on this topic. For additional information, see the related editions of the EAFRD Projects Brochure and EU Rural Review.

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ENRD Contact Point

Publication date:

23/05/2018

Revitalising rural services through social and digital innovation

An ENRD Seminar (22 May 2018 – Brussels, Belgium) brought together a wide range of rural development practitioners and policy-makers to identify the drivers and practical steps for creating an enabling environment for ‘Smart Villages’.

The event showcased the rich variety of social and digital innovations that are springing up across Europe, highlighting the initiative of rural communities to boost services through available tools. Browse through the ENRD online portal to discover smart projects, initiatives and networks.

The seminar is part of the broader ENRD thematic work on ‘Smart Villages’ which also features issue No 26 of the EU Rural Review (see below) and a forthcoming edition of the EAFRD Projects Brochure.

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ENRD Contact Point

Publication date:

23/05/2018

EU Rural Review 26 now online

Discover how rural communities across Europe are taking the initiative to find practical solutions to challenges they face and seize new opportunities – read the new edition of the EU Rural Review on ‘Smart Villages: Revitalising Rural Services’.

This issue explores how digital and social innovation can be used in new creative ways to improve basic services in rural areas. It further looks at national and regional approaches to creating an enabling environment, as well as how the Rural Development Programmes can catalyse rural service innovation.

The content of this edition has been informed by the broader ENRD thematic work on ‘Smart Villages’.

For subscriptions to ENRD publications, please write to subscribe@enrd.eu.

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ENRD Contact Point

Publication date:

17/05/2018

Making rural areas more attractive for young people

A recent ENRD workshop (3 May 2018 – Brussels, Belgium) brought together young farmers, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers to explore ways of creating employment opportunities and services for rural youth.

The event showcased inspiring examples of youth initiatives and projects in areas such as entrepreneurship, rural-urban linkages, communication, and digitisation. Additionally, it discussed how various policy tools, funds, and their strategic combination could be used to improve the attractiveness of rural areas for young people.

Source:

ENRD Contact Point

Publication date:

04/05/2018

A new budget for the 2021-2027 CAP

The European Commission proposed on 2 May 2018 the new EU budget for the 2021-2027 period, including for a reformed, modernised Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

The new CAP will have a budget of € 365 billion and continue to support direct payments to farmers and rural development. It will place a greater emphasis on the environment and climate, support the transition towards a more sustainable agricultural sector and the development of vibrant rural areas.

For additional information, see all the EU budget legal texts and factsheets, a set of questions and answers, and a statement by Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan.

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EU institutions

Publication date:

02/05/2018

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