The Rural toolkit is the firstcomprehensive online guide to EU funding and support opportunities for rural areasin the European Union.
During the launch event, a presentation and live demo of the tool will be delivered. It will be an opportunity to gain insight into how EU programmes can foster development in rural territories, by supporting the initiatives of local authorities, institutions, businesses and individuals. Best practices and inspiring stories will also be showcased.
The Rural toolkit is an initiative of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and Joint Research Centre (JRC), in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI). It is part of thelong-term vision for the EU’s rural areas.
Information on the web streaming will be available on this page. Register now!
Programme
Joint Research Centre
Salla Saastamoinen – Deputy Director-General, JRC
Gergana Miladinova – Deputy Head of Inclusive Growth, Urban and Territorial Development Unit, DG REGIO
Giulia Testori – Territorial Development Unit, JRC
Filipe Alves – Biovilla project, Portugal
Angela Loporchio – Monti Dauni project, Italy
Alessandro Rainoldi – Head of Territorial Development Unit, JRC
Practical information
- When
- Tuesday 6 February 2024, 10:30 – 12:00 (CET)
- Where
- Online only
- Who should attend
- EU, regional and local policy makers; representatives of regional and local institutions; businesses and associations representing or operating in rural areas.
- Languages
- English