Projects & Practice

‘Off-Grid DIY’ –renewable energy manual and online platform for rural communities

Keywords:: Climate change adaptation, Communication, Cooperation, Energy efficiency, Information & promotion activities, LEADER/CLLD, Renewable energy
Countries:: Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden

A transnational cooperation project to promote DIY solutions for renewable energy production in rural communities.

Establishment of a health center in Švėkšna village

Keywords:: Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Rural services
Countries:: Lithuania

A project used Rural Development Programme (RDP) funding to ensure easy access to medical and aftercare services for rural residents.

High quality pension offering beer wellness services in Rajecke Teplice

Keywords:: Entrepreneurship, Food & Drink, Healthcare, Job creation, Rural business, Rural SMEs, Tourism
Countries:: Slovakia

The reconstruction of an old villa to create high quality tourist accommodation offering spa and beer wellness services.

Awarding the Regional Quality Brand ‘KARSTICUM’

Keywords:: LEADER/CLLD, Local food, Short supply chains & local markets
Countries:: Slovakia

A Slovakian cultural centre used EAFRD support to develop and promote a regional brand to improve sales of local artisanal products.

“Goodies village” in Lithuania

Keywords:: Job creation, LEADER/CLLD, Local food, Women
Countries:: Lithuania

This Lithuanian LEADER project empowered the women of a small village to create a brand for their organic fruit and vegetables, and increase the income they generate by selling their home produce.