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9 May, 2025

Our Network at the Youth Policy Dialogue on Agriculture and Rural Life

On May 7th, ahead of the Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food, a Youth Policy Dialogue was held in Brussels to spotlight the challenges and opportunities Continue reading →

Exclusive Networking & Capacity Building for LAG Managers

Annie Linsemark

24 April, 2025

Exclusive Networking & Capacity Building for LAG Managers

Date: 14–16 October 2025
Location: Hotel Post, St. Johann in Tirol, Austria
Fee: €290 per person (includes training, all meals, study visits & certificate ceremony)
Accommodation and travel not included – Hotel Continue reading →

New Brochure: Culture & Wellbeing in Rural Communities

Annie Linsemark

14 April, 2025

New Brochure: Culture & Wellbeing in Rural Communities

We are pleased to share our newly released brochure from the Culture & Wellbeing in Rural Communities webinar, hosted by the LEADER Youth Community.

The event brought together young people, experts, and Continue reading →

ELARD Joins OpenEU to Strengthen Higher Education Access in Rural Areas

Annie Linsemark

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Annie Linsemark

5 October, 2024

European LEADER Congress Youth

Youth Engagement at the European LEADER Congress 2025

The European LEADER Congress 2025, held from May 8–10, showcased a significant emphasis on youth involvement in rural development. The LEADER Youth Community, under the auspices of ELARD, organized a dedicated session Continue reading →

Our first online meeting – Kick off party

Annie Linsemark

6 September, 2024

Our first online meeting – Kick off party

Join the Movement

We’re thrilled to announce that the LEADER Youth Community has successfully launched with our first online event! Thank you to everyone who participated and shared your ideas for the future of rural development in Europe.

Next, we Continue reading →