The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a paper that explores the potential synergies between agricultural and rural policies.
As part of the implementation of its Long Term Vision for Rural Areas (LTVRA), the European Commission is preparing a Rural Toolkit on EU funds to be launched in late 2023. This toolkit will guide local authorities and stakeholders in rural areas in identifying and making an effective use of the many EU funding opportunities available in the EU panorama, including using EU funds jointly.
On 8 June 2023, the Rural Pact Support Office hosted a Good Practice webinar entitled “Strengthening digital skills of rural people to benefit from the digital era”, which brought together around 60 practitioners from 20 EU and 4 non-EU Member States to share experiences and initiatives aimed at enhancing digital skills development in rural areas.
The Rural Pact Support Office is excited to share 10 inspiring good practices developed by various rural communities across the EU. These practices showcase innovative approaches to rural development, encouraging members of the Rural Pact Community to learn from successful examples and implement similar strategies in their own regions.
The latest monthly agri-food trade report shows developments in imports and exports of EU agri-food products in April 2023.
Horizon Europe is the European Union's flagship funding programme for research and innovation. At its core, the programme aims to enhance Europe's competitiveness by fostering scientific breakthroughs and promoting collaborative efforts between the business community and academia to address pertinent societal challenges.
The European Parliamentary Research Service has published the guide to EU funding, edition 2023. It is designed to help regional and local authorities, NGOs, businesses, professionals, and citizens access funding for their projects.
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CAP payments support the continuation of extensive agricultural activities in areas of natural constraints and prevent land abandonment, shows a study published by the European Commission.
The 2023 EU Organic Awards finalists have been announced, with 24 finalists from 11 EU countries. The winners will be announced at an official ceremony in Brussels on September 25th.
The summer 2023 edition of the short-term outlook report presents the latest trends and prospects for the agri-food sector.
Short-term outlook for EU agricultural markets – summer 2023
The Territorial Agenda 2030 is an important plan that focuses on strategic spatial planning and strengthening policies for different areas.
Published in French a few months ago, the guide "Smart Village, for a French Model to serve rural regions" is now available in English!
Explore the latest report from the JRC that sheds light on the vital connection between population dynamics and climate change.
In 2020 DG SANTE published a Call for Proposals inviting project consortia to pitch their solutions for so-called ‘medical deserts’, i.e. isolated or depopulated areas and urban and rural areas with a low concentration of services.
The analysis of the Horizon Europe 2025-2027 strategic plan has been published, providing crucial insights for shaping future research and innovation (R&I) initiatives.
Boosting women-led innovations in agriculture and rural areas lies at the heart of FLIARA's mission. The project aims to strengthen women-led innovation at the European level.
The analysis of the Horizon Europe 2025-2027 strategic plan has been published, providing crucial insights for shaping future research and innovation (R&I) initiatives.
Delft University of Technology presents an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about rural development: the launch of the MOOC (massive open online courses) "RURALIZATION: Creating New Opportunities in Rural Areas."
