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Policy implications of coronavirus crisis for rural development | Interesting results presented in the latest OECD policy note

Source: OECD This note focuses on the implications of COVID-19 on rural development and the policy responses that OECD member countries are adopting. It first discusses the economic effects on rural regions followed by an identification of opportunities and associated challenges. The note then summarises… Read More »Policy implications of coronavirus crisis for rural development | Interesting results presented in the latest OECD policy note

What does the 2020 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) report tell us about digital development in rural areas? Not enough

On the 12 June the Commission released the results of the 2020 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), which monitors Europe’s overall digital performance and tracks the progress of EU countries concerning their digital competitiveness. This year’s DESI shows that there has been progress in… Read More »What does the 2020 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) report tell us about digital development in rural areas? Not enough

Smart Villages: Final Report of the Pilot Project on smart-eco-social villages published by the European Commission

Source: DG AGRI, European Commission The Pilot Project on Smart eco-social villages, initiated by the European Parliament, was completed by a consortium consisting of Ecorys, Origin for Sustainability and R.E.D. between January 2018 and April 2019. The conclusions of the Pilot Project reflected in the … Read More »Smart Villages: Final Report of the Pilot Project on smart-eco-social villages published by the European Commission

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The ENRD publishes an article on Smart Villages and the European Green Deal: making the connections.

Source: European Network for Rural Development This document contains the personal reflections of Professor Bill Slee on the links between Smart Villages and the European Green Deal. As an active member of the ENRD Thematic Group on Smart Villages, he argues that smart rural communities… Read More »The ENRD publishes an article on Smart Villages and the European Green Deal: making the connections.

The handbook for the deployment of rural broadband just published by the European Commission

Source: The Broadband Competence Offices Network The Broadband Competence Offices Network has published the new Handbook: ‘Facing the challenges of broadband deployment in rural and remote areas’.  This is a handbook for rural policy makers and broadband project managers who wish to roll-out high-speed networks… Read More »The handbook for the deployment of rural broadband just published by the European Commission

The Farm to Fork strategy poses at its core rural innovation, knowledge and green economy to enable rural transition for 2050

Source: European Commission The European Commission has just launched the Farm to Fork strategy that will mark the pathway to achieve a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system in Europe. This strategy will have a strong influence in final shape of the future CAP Strategic… Read More »The Farm to Fork strategy poses at its core rural innovation, knowledge and green economy to enable rural transition for 2050

Open call for initiatives to respond to Covid-19 in the agri-food economy through digital innovation

Source: SmartAgriHub H2020 project The SmartAgriHub H2020 project has recently launched an Open Call for proposals has as a key objective to expand the existing SmartAgriHubs community network with additional stakeholders and  support digital innovation responses to the consequences of Covid-19 in the agri-food sector. … Read More »Open call for initiatives to respond to Covid-19 in the agri-food economy through digital innovation