We thought it was about time another European, and beyond, LEADER event was put together, to give us a chance to all meet and bring our voices forward and vest our European capital, and Parliament – Continue reading →
At the start of this summer, we have exciting news to share with you… Get ready to join us on 18 and 19 December in Brussels, for the 2023 European LEADER Congress! We thought it was about time another Continue reading →
As a partner on theRUSTIKproject, ELARD is thrilled to share with you the latest findings from researching the methodological framework on defining Functional Rural Areas (FRAs) and rural transitions. This comprehensive Continue reading →
Expression of interest to provide expertise for the project “Home Renovation Roadmaps to Address Energy Poverty in Vulnerable Rural Districts (RENOVERTY)” Project No 101077272 — LIFE21-CET-ENERPOV-RENOVERTY — LIFE-2021-CET
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RENOVERTY will foster energy efficiency building upgrades in the Central Continue reading →
The Commission has established the Group of high-level specialists on the future of Cohesion Policy. The group will reflect on how to maximize the effectiveness of the Cohesion policy to tackle the multiple challenges identified in the 8th Cohesion Report Continue reading →
A Swedish Operational Group is developing a tool which helps entrepreneurs to plan for long-term activities, like future change of ownership or retirement. It also provides guidance on issues concerning the company’s long-term sustainability and the importance of personal Continue reading →
At the occasion of the start of the French Presidency of our network, we interviewed Thibaut Guignard, President of LEADER France and mayor of Ploeuc-L’Hermitage (Brittany, 4 103 inhabitants), freshly elected president.
The Committee of the Regions, on its 154th plenary session on 15th of March 2023, approved the opinion “Targets and tools for a smart rural Europe” by NAT Rapporteur Radim Sršeň.
The document recognises rural areas as crucial in achieving Continue reading →
Photo – President of University of Galway Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh and FLIARA project Lead Associate Professor Maura Farrell. Credit – Aengus McMahon.
FLIARA – Female Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas to identify visions for sustainable farm Continue reading →