Rural Development

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 Highlights Women’s Transformative Role in European Agriculture and Rural Innovation in Latest EPuM Issue

The findings of the Horizon Europe-funded FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project are featured in the latest issue (No. 26) of the esteemed journal European Public Mosaic (EPuM), published by the School of Public Administration of Catalonia (EAPC). The special monograph, titled “Rural World”, delves into the present and future of rural

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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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FLIARA Project Powers Forward in Its Final Year: Policy, Innovation, and Impact at the Forefront

As the FLIARA Project enters its final stretch, the consortium continues to demonstrate unwavering momentum through impactful activities, strategic collaboration, and meaningful outcomes across Europe. The FLIARA Link meeting celebrated on April 24, 2025 was a testament to this ongoing drive, celebrating recent achievements while laying the groundwork for key deliverables and the upcoming final

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FLIARA Research Presented at International Entrepreneurship Conference Highlights Rural Support System Mismatches

Findings from the FLIARA project were recently presented at the prestigious 10th Annual Entrepreneurship as Practice Conference held at Jönköping International Business School. The presentation, delivered by project researchers Annie Roos (Linnaeus University) and Helene Ahl (Jönköping University), focused on critical mismatches within the Swedish rural business support system as it pertains to women entrepreneurs.

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Building Inclusive Rural Futures: The FLIARA Webinar on Gender Equality and Innovation

On March 27, 2025, The FLIARA Project held an online event, “Empowering Rural Communities: Gender Equality and Innovation in Action,” convening leading researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to delve into the crucial intersection of gender equality, rural development, and innovation. The webinar spotlighted the pivotal role women play in shaping sustainable rural economies while addressing the

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Slovenian Ministry Celebrates FLIARA Stories of Rural Innovation

A compelling exhibition illuminating the often-overlooked contributions of women in Slovenia’s rural communities has opened at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, showcasing their innovative spirit and vital role in sustainable development. Minister Mateja Čalušić officially launched the “Innovative Stories of Women from Rural Areas” exhibition, a key initiative of the Horizon Europe-funded FLIARA

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FLIARA Innovators and Ambassadors Join Irish International Women’s Day Agricultural Empowerment Event

Co. Kildare, Ireland – March 6th, 2025 – The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) and Macra’s joint International Women’s Day lunch event, held at the Lawlor’s Hotel in Co.Kildare, Ireland, focusing on empowerment and progress in agriculture, saw a strong presence from the FLIARA project. The event, held in support of Breast Cancer Ireland, drew a

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