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27 February, 2025

ELARD Joins OpenEU to Strengthen Higher Education Access in Rural Areas

ELARD and ELARD Knowledge Hub is proud to announce its role as an Associated Partner in the Open European University (OpenEU) initiative. OpenEU is the first pan-European open university Continue reading →

ELARD Knowledge Hub: A Year of Growth and Collaboration

Annie Linsemark

29 January, 2025

ELARD Knowledge Hub: A Year of Growth and Collaboration

A Year of Development and Engagement

In 2024, ELARD Knowledge Hub has remained engaged in knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and rural development initiatives. By participating in key projects and expanding our network, we have continued to support the LEADER approach and rural Continue reading →

Beata Styczen

21 January, 2025

ERP MID-TERM EVENT

This is a crucial time for shaping future European policies. Therefore, ELARD, one of the three co-initiators of the ERP, along with ERCA and PREPARE, warmly invites you to mark January 30th for the ERP Midterm Event in Continue reading →

Happy Holidays from ELARD Knowledge Hub!

Annie Linsemark

23 December, 2024

Happy Holidays from ELARD Knowledge Hub!

As the year comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible network for your dedication to rural development.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a new year Continue reading →

ELARD General Assembly 2024 in Brussels: End of the French Presidency and Welcome to the New President

Beata Styczen

9 December, 2024

ELARD General Assembly 2024 in Brussels: End of the French Presidency and Welcome to the New President

The last ELARD General Assembly of this year occurred on the 4th of December in Brussels.

This final meeting was undoubtedly both important and emotional, marking the end of the French Presidency under Thibaut Guignard from Leader France, electing a Continue reading →

Youth in LEADER Community: 2024 Highlights and Plans for 2025

Annie Linsemark

30 November, 2024

Youth in LEADER Community: 2024 Highlights and Plans for 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on an incredible year for the Youth in LEADER Community! This year marked the official launch of our network and Continue reading →

Final Conference of the Transnational LEADER Cooperation Project “LEADER/CLLD: Our Common Future”

Marie Permingeat

15 November, 2024

Final Conference of the Transnational LEADER Cooperation Project “LEADER/CLLD: Our Common Future”

From November 4th to 6th, the final conference of the transnational LEADER cooperation project “LEADER/CLLD: Our Common Future” took place. The picturesque Portuguese region of Aldeia da Mata Pequena, near the town of Mafra, hosted the event. Representatives from 13 Continue reading →

2024 ELARD Declaration on the Future of CLLD within European policies

Beata Styczen

28 October, 2024

2024 ELARD Declaration on the Future of CLLD within European policies

In the spirit of the 2016 Tartu Declaration, the 2023 Brussels Declaration and following significant developments within the EU and rural areas, we, the representatives of Local Action Groups (LAGs), reaffirm our commitment to ensuring vibrant, sustainable, and resilient rural Continue reading →

COM4LGD Project: Driving Local Green Transformation and Social Innovation

Annie Linsemark

28 October, 2024

COM4LGD Project: Driving Local Green Transformation and Social Innovation

ELARD Knowledge Hub is a proud partner in the Communities for Local Green Deals (COM4LGD) project alongside ECOLISE, ICLEI, ECON, Iscte-CEI, ELARD, and GEN EU. The project tackles the intertwined Continue reading →

Beata Styczen

9 October, 2024

2024 European LEADER Congress

At the 2024 European LEADER Congress, over 440 representatives from 27 EU Member States and candidate countries gathered to launch cooperation for the 2021-2027 EAFRD funding under the Common Agricultural Policy.

On the 2nd and 3rd October, took place Continue reading →