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Social proofing rural programmes and policies

This briefing was prepared as background material for the ENRD Thematic Work on 'Social Inclusion' (2017-2018). 
It focuses on available Rural Development Programme (RDP) support for social inclusion, including LEADER/CLLD and networking.
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Publication date: 
December, 2017
Keywords:
  • LEADER/CLLD, Networking, RDPs, Social inclusion

Rural Connections Magazine, Autumn/Winter 2017 Edition

This edition examines in depth the concept of ‘rural proofing’ and how it has been applied in practice. It studies the UK and Nordic approaches and features the visions of European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, and Guillaume Cros, member of the European Committee of the Regions.

The edition also includes the regular ‘News and updates’ from the ENRD and the EU, as well as the usual ‘Rural issues, Rural perspectives’ bringing you stakeholder voices on topics ranging from community-led rural broadband initiatives to the first ever European Rural Youth Parliament.

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Publication date: 
December, 2017
Keywords:
  • Broadband, Cooperation, Future CAP, Innovation, LEADER/CLLD, Rural proofing

Networking: 9th NRNs' meeting

This is the main report of the ninth meeting of the National Rural Networks (NRNs) in the 2014-2020 period.
It discusses social attractiveness and inclusion in rural areas, as well as the development of common network statistics and good practices.
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Publication date: 
December, 2017
Keywords:
  • Communication, Innovation, Networking, Rural proofing, Social inclusion

LEADER and innovation

This document overviews 'risk averse' and 'opportunity seeking' attitudes within the LEADER framework as identified at various ENRD events, including on LEADER implementation and LEADER innovation.
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Publication date: 
November, 2017
Keywords:
  • Innovation, LEADER Innovation, LEADER/CLLD

Smart Villages: 1st Thematic Group meeting

This is the main report of the first meeting of the ENRD Thematic Group on 'Smart Villages'. 
It outlines four integrated and strategic approaches to supporting social and digital innovations in rural services responding to fundamental rural challenges such as depopulation, the digital divide, centralisation of public services. Additionally, the report provides tips on how to build integrated strategies for revitalising rural services.
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Publication date: 
November, 2017
Keywords:
  • Competitiveness, Digitisation, Innovation, Rural business, Rural services, Smart Villages

Social inclusion: attractive and inclusive rural areas

This is the main report of a dedicated NRN workshop, which overviews key social inclusion challenges in rural areas and ways of overcoming them by identifying innovative practices.
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Publication date: 
November, 2017
Keywords:
  • Migrants, Networking, Social inclusion, Youth

Water and Soil Management: 1st Thematic Group meeting

This is the main report of the first meeting of the ENRD Thematic Group (TG) on ‘Sustainable management of water and soils’.
It overviews the main sub-themes, methodology and timeframe of proposed analytical activities and events related to the work of the TG.
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Publication date: 
November, 2017
Keywords:
  • Agriculture, Environmental protection, Natural resources, Soil management, Water management

LEADER Transnational Cooperation (TNC) Guidance

This ENRD Guidance is focused on the practical implementation of Transnational Cooperation projects. It refers to specific tools to support the processes, these are presented as separate documents.
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Publication date: 
October, 2017
Keywords:
  • Cooperation, Inter-territorial/Transnational cooperation, LEADER/CLLD, Local Development Strategy

Pathways to LEADER

This guide, produced by the European Commission’s DG AGRI, aims to support the take-up of the LEADER approach in the Western Balkans, Turkey and beyond.
It compiles practical information on preparing the ground for LEADER; establishing LAGs; preparing and implementing Local Development Strategies, as well as sections on networking and innovation.
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Publication date: 
October, 2017
Keywords:
  • LEADER/CLLD

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