Marie-Roxanne Frenkel: Female innovation in rural communities
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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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In recognition of the International Day of Rural Women, we had the privilege of speaking with two remarkable women innovators in agriculture and rural areas of Spain. Their stories exemplify the invaluable contributions of rural women to development and their unwavering commitment to their communities. Anabel CalderÃn Castro: Championing Sustainability in Gran Canaria Meet Anabel
University of Galway, Ireland. The University of Galway’s Rural Studies Centre played host to an Estonian delegation, including Maarja Pikkmets from the NGO Kodukant Läänemaa Local Action Group (LAG) and a group of dedicated community activists. This visit, which took place on September 13th, was part of the ongoing collaboration within the EU-funded PREMIERE Project.
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FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) proudly announces its latest initiative to empower and recognise women at the forefront of innovation in the farming and rural sectors. FLIARA is calling upon rural women who are leading transformative practices or enterprises in agriculture and rural communities to step forward and share their valuable experiences.
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