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This case study explores Ireland’s programming in support of smart and competitive supply chains, including the implementation of relevant Rural Development Programme (RDP) Measures and the 'FoodWise 2025' initiative.

This is the highlights report of the 19th National Rural Networks Meeting held on 11 February 2021.

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 crossborder cooperation of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups (OGs).

This document presents summaries of 31 examples of sustainability agreements shared by the members of the ENRD Thematic Group on Sustainability Agreements in the agri-food supply chain.

This non-exhaustive working document, which expresses the views of the TG members, aims to support policy-makers and all stakeholders involved in designing and implementing sustainability agreements.

This is the highlights report of a dedicated ENRD workshop at the 11th OECD Rural Development Conference.

It overviews examples of successful approaches to rural policy development, delivery and governance, including links between sectors, funding instruments, bottom-up and top-down approaches, and local to regional and national initiatives.

This comparative case study on 'Mobilising the innovative potential of rural businesses' is based on three innovative business accelerator examples: Academy on Tour (Belgium), Short Food Suppy Chain Masterclass (the Netherlands) and AgriEnt Business Accelerator (Greece). It explores how to most effectively set up and run business accelerator programmes in order to support businesses in rural areas, with a strong focus on practical implementation aspects (including first steps, main triggers, initiators, financial and human resources, challenges and lessons learnt).

This is the highlights report of the mini-workshop 'Improving LEADER delivery for resilient rural territories', held back-to-back with the 8th Rural Networks’ LEADER/CLLD Sub-group Meeting.

Workshop participants exchanged their views and practical experiences related to resilient local communities, resilient LAGs, and effective LEADER delivery systems to support rural resilience.