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Reconnecting with rural communities through Smart Villages

date:  19/12/2018

The latest meeting of the dedicated ENRD Thematic Group (TG) – 5 December 2018 in Brussels, Belgium – explored the toolkit of policy instruments that can support the implementation of Smart Village strategies or plans.

LEADER/CLLD, cooperation and digital strategies can play an important role in supporting a set of actions that can enable the implementation of Smart Village strategies. Additionally, there are opportunities for levering in further investments through the EU’s Cohesion policy and Financial Instruments, among others.

For more information, explore the resources available on the ENRD Smart Villages Portal. Join us in the Facebook community and share your thoughts with over 200 members.