The 16th Rural Networks Steering Group Meeting took place virtually on 19 October 2021 to update SG members on EU Policy Initiatives and updates on future networking activities.
Participants exchanged on the latest developments on the CAP Reform and other relevant EU Policy initiatives, including the Long Term Vision for Rural Areas.
This edition 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.
This is the final output of the ENRD Thematic Group (TG) on Rural Proofing. This non-exhaustive working document, which expresses the views of the TG members, aims to support policy-makers and all stakeholders involved in designing or implementing rural proofing mechanisms in their particular context at national, regional or local level.
This edition of Rural Connections includes updates on the work of the ENRD in recent months, including new Thematic Groups and events.
Rural development stakeholders from across the EU share their views and experiences with successful projects that are breathing new life into EU's rural areas.
This Projects Brochure presents the 20 finalists of the Rural Inspiration Awards (RIA) 2021. It gives well‑deserved visibility to their projects, provides updates on their achievements and aims to inspire new initiatives.
The RIA 2021 were the third edition of the ENRD's EU-wide rural development good practice competition. This edition focused on EAFRD-funded initiatives that could inspire rural areas' future development path in the Long‑Term Vision for Rural Areas.
The 17th Rural Networks Steering Group Meeting took place virtually on 16 April 2022 to update SG members on EU Policy Initiatives and updates on future networking activities.
This is the report of the ENRD LEADER Thematic Lab 'Climate change mitigation and adaptation'.
This second LEADER Thematic Lab involved LEADER stakeholders in exploring, discussing and sharing their experiences and approaches. The participants discussed how LEADER can practically initiate, plan, facilitate and support climate action in local rural territories.
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This is the highlights report of the ENRD Workshop on Vibrant Rural Areas: Access to Services. It examines the accessibility of services across rural Europe and the role of public support, including that of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
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This is the highlights report of the Workshop for National Rural Networks on Valorising and Communicating Successful Projects held on 24 November 2020.
Participants exchanged experiences on how to identify and demonstrate the key success factors and the added value of a project, and lessons shared on the communication of these.
