Established in 1999, the European Leader Association for Rural Development (ELARD) is an international non-profit organisation founded by the National Leader Networks of various EU Member States. During the 2000–2006 programming period, approximately 950 rural areas across the 15 Member States engaged in the LEADER+ Community Initiative, creating a broad network of information and resources. […]
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Consulta Europa, an SME specialising in the management of research, communication, education, and innovation projects, is situated in the Canary Islands, a Spanish outermost region near the Moroccan coast in the Atlantic Ocean. Established in 2009 as a private local development agency and knowledge centre, Consulta Europa’s primary goal is to offer innovative solutions at
In a significant stride towards addressing the unique challenges faced by remote and rural communities across Europe, Consulta Europa took the spotlight this week, unveiling the FLIARA Project during the Erasmus+ EUROPE Project activities. The initiative, designed to weave connections among these communities, scrutinise shared challenges, and advocate for a unified approach to societal changes,
In a landmark decision on November 20, 2023, the European Council granted unanimous approval of the conclusions for a comprehensive long-term vision aimed at bolstering the prosperity, resilience, and social fabric of the EU’s rural areas. The approved conclusions provide crucial political guidance to both the European Commission and member states, recognising the pivotal role
In a significant stride towards addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting rural areas in Sweden, researchers Annie Roos and Helene Ahl, our project’s colleagues from Linnaeus University and Jönköping University, respectively, unveiled the findings of the FLIARA Project during the second edition of the Conference of Rural Areas and Regions in Transition in Stockholm from November
In a recent gathering at the High-level Rural Policy Forum held in Sigüenza, Spain, the Rural Pact Community underscored the pivotal role of providing local actors and communities with easier access to financial opportunities. This strategic move aims to empower them to realise their projects and aspirations, fostering a more unified and comprehensive development of
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The RENOVERTY project recently hosted a coordination meeting that brought together representatives and coordinators of several innovative projects focused on sustainability. This dynamic event took place on October 30, 2023, serving as a pivotal platform for discussions and the exchange of ideas concerning a broad spectrum of initiatives essential for a more sustainable future. RENOVERTY,
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The DEW project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission under Key Action 2, Strategic Partnership for Vocational and Educational Training, has successfully concluded its mission. This collaborative endeavour involved seven partners from five diverse EU Member States, including Ireland, Belgium, France, Italy, and Spain. Longford Women’s Link, a dedicated partner, led the
Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland Connemara Community Radio, the cherished local voice of the Connemara region on the west coast of Ireland, played host to a captivating conversation about innovation, empowerment, and the promising FLIARA project on the morning of October 16. Niamh McGuinness, member of the University of Galway, engaged in a stimulating interview with
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