Rural Development

Isabel Sánchez Tejado: Redefining Rural Tourism with a Generative Vision

When Isabel Sánchez Tejado left behind a three-decade career in multinational corporations such as IBM and Price Waterhouse, she didn’t imagine her next chapter would be written in the quiet landscapes of Spain’s Sierra de Gredos. Yet, it was precisely there—amid mountains, traditions, and a community grappling with depopulation—that she found her purpose: to prove […]

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FLIARA Presents at Romanian National Rural Network Event

On September 4th, 2025, the FLIARA project was a key voice at a recent event in Târgu Mureș, Romania, focused on empowering rural women through European funding opportunities. Organised by the Romanian National Rural Network (NRN), members of the FLIARA Stakeholder Advisory Board, the event, titled “Entrepreneurial opportunities for rural women through LEADER”, provided a

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New Guide Calls for Gender-Responsive Budgeting to Transform European Agriculture

A new guide published by the SWIFT Project is calling for the adoption of Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) as a tool to make European agricultural policies more inclusive and fair. The report, How-to Manual on Gender Responsive Budgeting and Agricultural Policies, argues that the current agricultural system not only mirrors but also reinforces deep-rooted inequalities,

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Exclusive Insights: The FLIARA Project’s Role in Empowering Women in Agriculture and Rural Areas

Across Europe, the contributions of women in agriculture and rural development are increasingly recognised as fundamental to sustainable regional growth. The FLIARA project is at the forefront of efforts to create a supportive ecosystem that empowers women as key drivers of progress in these vital sectors. FLIARA, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, is dedicated

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FLIARA Project Spotlights Women’s Vital Role in EU Rural Renaissance at European Parliament Hearing

Brussels, Belgium – June 25, 2025 – The vital role of women’s entrepreneurship in fostering resilient economies across the European Union’s rural, island, and outermost regions took centre stage today at a public hearing convened by the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), with the participation of the Committee on Agriculture.

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FLIARA Project Shines a Spotlight on Women in Agriculture at Organic Field Days 2025

The fifth national Öko-Feldtage (Organic Field Days) 2025, held from June 18th to 19th at the Wassergut Canitz GmbH organic farm, provided a vital platform for showcasing innovation and fostering discussions in organic agriculture in the state of Saxony, Germany. Among the key contributors was Felicia van Tulder, FLIARA Project Partner in Germany, who highlighted

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FLIARA Highlights Gender Policy in Rural Entrepreneurship at International Conference

Dr Aisling Murtagh, postdoctoral researcher with the FLIARA Project at the University of Galway, played a key role in the 22nd annual Rural Entrepreneurship Conference (REC2025), held from June 3rd to 5th 2025 at Bangor University in Wales. The conference, themed “Community, Creativity and Liveability: Supporting the Wellbeing of Resilient Rural Communities through Sustainable Entrepreneurship”,

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FLIARA Project Represented at Irish Sociology Conference Panel on Gender Equality in Agriculture and Rural Ireland

Dr Aisling Murtagh, representing the Horizon Europe-funded FLIARA project at the University of Galway, participated in a timely and insightful panel discussion at the Sociological Association of Ireland’s (SAI) annual conference held at University College Cork on May 8th. The panel, titled “Changing the Gender (In)equality Landscape in Agriculture and Rural Areas in Ireland: Challenges,

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FLIARA Webinar Explores Innovation and Gender Equality as Cornerstones of Sustainable Rural Development in Sweden

On Tuesday, May 6th, the Swedish partners of the FLIARA project organised a compelling webinar titled “Sustainable Futures for Gender-Equal Rural Areas – A Webinar on Innovation, Equality, and the Potential of the Countryside”. This online gathering brought together researchers, community actors, and other stakeholders to examine the future trajectory of rural areas in Sweden,

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FLIARA Project Launches Toolkit to Promote Women-Led Innovation in Rural Europe

Today marks the official launch of the FLIARA Toolkit, a key milestone in the FLIARA project’s ongoing effort to enhance the visibility, recognition, and support of women-led innovations in agriculture and rural areas across the European Union. Developed as a dynamic and user-friendly platform, the Toolkit compiles the knowledge, methodologies, and findings generated throughout the

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