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Rural toolkit launch event

06 February

Official launch event of the Rural toolkit – an opportunity to learn more about funding opportunities for EU rural areas

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

6 Feb 2024, 10:30 – 10:35 (CET)
Opening

Joint Research Centre

10:35 – 10:45 (CET)
Welcome address

Salla Saastamoinen – Deputy Director-General, JRC

10:45 – 10:55 (CET)
Introduction

Gergana Miladinova – Deputy Head of Inclusive Growth, Urban and Territorial Development Unit, DG REGIO

10:55 – 11:20 (CET)
Presentation and live demo of the tool, Q&A

Giulia Testori – Territorial Development Unit, JRC

11:20 – 11:35 (CET)
Case study 1: Regenerative development in rural areas

Filipe Alves – Biovilla project, Portugal

11:35 – 11:50 (CET)
Case study 2: Rural tourism for competitiveness

Angela Loporchio – Monti Dauni project, Italy

11:50 – 12:00 (CET)
Conclusions

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

 

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06 February
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Online

Organizer

Joint Research Centre
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