French rural municipalities benefit from: 👉qualified project managers 👉free legal & financial info service 👉open-data platform to identify funding More examples of enhancing local actors’ access to funding in the dedicated event report: bit.ly/3WXoZI3 Agence nationale de la cohésion des territoires

How to reach the grassroots & bring the Rural Pact closer to citizens? Explore a set of tools for local empowerment, such as #SmartVillages, Community-led Local Development (CLLD) and ‘Village Pacts’: bit.ly/3Alf2LH #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

.OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives & World Health Organization (WHO) support countries to develop approaches ensuring that rural contexts are reflected across health policy and programme cycles! ❕involving both health & rural development authorities More in the highlights report of our rural health webinar: bit.ly/3X40xVe

✨A social economy cluster developed sustainable tourism to preserve heritage, improve infrastructure & create job opportunities : bit.ly/3ywYIXN Result: vibrant touristic rural area with lots of activities, incl. the first Jurassic Park in 🇵🇱! #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Join Euromontana  at the XIII European Mountain Convention “Shaping the future of mountain economies” from October 15-18, 2024, in Puigcerdà, Catalonia! 🏔️ Supported by EU Rural Pact, they'll work to strengthen mountain economies. 🌍 More info: n9.cl/r1fx7

The EU-funded Learning from the Extremes improves rural access to digital education by: 👉Connecting students 👉Developing teachers’ capacities 👉Facilitating access to digital tools 👉and more… Full article in the Rural Vision Magazine: bit.ly/3WPJ2a0 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

What does it take to set up renewable energy communities in rural areas? 👉awareness raising of role & benefits 👉education & networking at various governance levels 👉dedicated financing mechanisms More in the report from our energy webinar: bit.ly/3AqlqRJ #RuralPact

⏰ Last days to register for our Policy Lab, sign up by 27 August: bit.ly/4fXNtbt Join us online on 19 September in exploring key opportunities for rural communities to benefit from the #GreenTransition #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

📢 NEXT RURAL PACT EVENT ONLINE! LAST DAYS TO REGISTER (deadline 27 August): ➡ Policy Lab: Territorial development for the green transition: Harnessing the potential of rural communities 📆 19 September 2024 bit.ly/4fXNtbt

The #RuralPact for Sustainable Development: i.mtr.cool/knymsdgagd Hear from our Deputy Team Leader Enrique Nieto ❗️Subtitled in English ❗️

How to make the #RuralPact happen in EU Member States? 1⃣Engage rural communities - regularly & systematically throughout the entire policy process Possible mechanisms for stakeholder engagement in our Policy Briefing, in 24 languages: bit.ly/3ysmO5C #RuralVisionEU

📄A new European Commission paper evaluates LEADER’s impact on balanced territorial development: bit.ly/4cDuTT7 The paper explores why LEADER is a key element for a long-term strategy for rural areas, outlining its role in building social capital, reinforcing local

The EU’s Digital Education Action Plan offers opportunities for digital ecosystems, skills & cooperation through various EU funds. More EU & local initiatives on rural digital skills in the report of our dedicated webinar: bit.ly/4g4codK #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

What does your community need to improve health and social care? 👉bit.ly/3Xm4fcZ Join the Rural Health Compass's online consultations and share your insights. Express your interest to participate by filling out a short form. #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Nos vemos en Kuartango, en la Gran Kedada Rural! Moderaré un panel extraordinario con Francés Boya Alós y Saray Zarate sobre industria e innovación rural! Dos temas clave de la #ruralvision y el EU Rural Pact Vente y contribuye a este debate: lagrankedadarural.org/talento/ Rural Citizen

The intercommunal initiative Maison de l'Habitat provides advice & support to rural residents: bit.ly/3ALxNbp It has proven instrumental in promoting environmental transition, reducing energy poverty, & stimulating local economic development. #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

✨ I had the privilege of chatting a top expert on the EU Rural Pact!  💬Enrique Nieto and I discussed how the #RuralPact supports natural & #culturalheritage  🎙️ Don’t miss it youtu.be/mMnJOfH2B9U?si… In 🇪🇸 with 🇬🇧 subtitles At Rural-ESS by WAZO Coop co-funded by Transición Ecológica y Reto Demográfico

Find out how two regional programmes support rural Austria’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts: bit.ly/3XyXc11 The programmes help rural municipalities in achieving EU climate targets by implementing local projects through a network of experts and citizens.

"10 Key Proposals for the EU Budget and Place-Based Policies Post-2027" Just posted a summary of the draft Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis European Committee of the Regions Opinion which seek to apply the Better Regulation and Subsidarity principles for a more consistent EU budget. 🧵1/3 linkedin.com/pulse/key-prop…

How can intergenerational connections preserve cultural practices? By combining research, design thinking, and rural traditions, the ‘Baba Residence’ programme in Bulgaria develops new ideas to meet the needs of villagers👉 bit.ly/3B1XK6A #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact