Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU) brings a rich heritage of excellence in teaching and research to the FLIARA Project. Founded in 1919 and named after Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, MENDELU has a long history of pioneering new ways of thinking. This public university boasts over 100 graduate programmes in Czech and English across […]
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Founded in 1958, the University of Oulu is a leading Finnish research university dedicated to advancing knowledge, well-being, and innovation. This multidisciplinary university, with over 14,200 students and 3,800 staff across eight faculties, plays a key role in the FLIARA Project. Expertise in Geography and Anthropology The University of Oulu contributes its strengths in geography
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The University of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s oldest and largest university, founded in 1919, brings a wealth of expertise to the FLIARA Project. With over 40,000 students and 6,000 staff across 23 faculties and 3 art academies, the university contributes significantly to the project’s goals. Areas of Expertise The University of Ljubljana lends its knowledge in geography,
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TU Delft, established in 1842, is the Netherlands’ oldest and largest public technical university. Located in Delft, it boasts eight faculties, numerous research institutes, and over 26,000 students. With a rich history, TU Delft began as a royal academy training civil servants for the Dutch East Indies. Over time, it evolved into a polytechnic school,
FLIARA, or Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas, is a groundbreaking Horizon Europe project focused on empowering women as leaders in shaping a sustainable rural future. Launched in 2023, FLIARA tackles the under-recognition of women’s contributions in agriculture by building a powerful network and launching a high-impact visibility campaign. The FLIARA Community of Practice:
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Krakow, Poland. The FLIARA Project made a significant impact at the EU CAP Network workshop titled ‘Women-led Innovations in Agriculture and Rural Areas,’ held from Wednesday, April 17, to Thursday, April 18, 2024. The workshop, dedicated to showcasing exemplary practices of women-led initiatives across EU rural areas, covered a spectrum of topics, including farming, forestry,
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The European Commission has formally adopted its comprehensive report detailing the progress and achievements made in implementing the EU’s long-term vision for rural areas. This significant milestone, marked on March 27, 2024, underscores the EU’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and prosperity in rural communities. The report, a culmination of efforts since the Commission Communication
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Innovation knows no bounds, yet for rural women pioneering change in agriculture, there are still barriers to overcome. The FLIARA Project stands at the forefront of this challenge, aiming to amplify the voices and impact of women-led innovations in farming and rural areas. However, progress is frequently hampered by entrenched hurdles in the political, sociological, economic, technological, and socio-cultural domains. Political Inertia: Political will is crucial for driving change, yet inertia
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Cluj-Napoca, 4 Martie 2024 – ECOLISE și ELARD informează cu privire la proiectul FLIARA – Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas de acțiune de cercetare și inovare, finanțat de Comisia Europeană pe o durată de 3 ani în cadrul programului Orizont Europa (descrierea proiectului pe pagina Comisiei Europene). România este inclusă între cele zece
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The FLIARA project has cast a spotlight on 200 female-led farm and rural innovations sweeping across Europe. The project aims to shed light on the contributions of pioneering women who have been instrumental in these fields. As part of this endeavour, interviews are being conducted to delve deeper into the stories behind these innovations. One
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