This tag is for all posts relating to Rural development.

Partner Leadership Programme: ‘Dúiche’ – Capitalising on Culture, Competing on Difference—Why and How Place Matters?

29 April, 2024 By Justin Sammon

What is “Dúiche”? This Workshop is named Dúiche from the Irish word for native place, derived from the root ‘dú’, meaning earth or land. Dúiche emphasises a sense of belonging, ... Read More

Debate – Feeding the Future: Regional Perspectives on Agriculture and Rural Development in Europe

13 March, 2024 By Mirjam de Jong

Join us on the 18 April 14.00-15.30 in Brussels (Renewable Energy House, Rue d’Arlon 63/67) for an engaging debate: “Feeding the Future: Regional Perspectives on Agriculture and Rural Development in ... Read More

MEET Project | Writing the story of Europe: 2024 EU Elections and the next chapters| Debate in Letterkenny (Ireland)

7 March, 2024 By Mirjam de Jong

Join us on the 22nd of March in the Central Library in Letterkenny for a discussion about the upcoming EU elections and the Future of Europe. We will address the ... Read More

Join our new AER Task Forces on Rural Development & Agriculture and Decarbonisation!

12 December, 2023 By Vania Freitas

AER Task Force on Rural Development & Agriculture Addressing the challenges facing rural regions and the opportunities which rural economies and communities can benefit from in the green and digital ... Read More

AER working groups: it’s simple

4 July, 2022 By Johanna Pacevicius

The long-awaited guide for members willing to set up a new working group is finally there! Working groups are for all AER members All AER members can participate in working ... Read More

Proposal for a Working Group on Bioeconomy adopted

7 April, 2022 By Johanna Pacevicius

The Executive Board which took place on 23 March 2022 adopted the proposal for the creation of an AER working group on the Bioeconomy. The proposal is led by Innlandet ... Read More

Partner Search: New Project on Cultural Planning & Rural Development

21 June, 2021 By Agnese Pantaloni

The region of Örebro County and the Coompanion Mälardalen in Sweden are looking for partners for a new project they are preparing within the Creative Europe programme, call for proposals ... Read More

Skillnet Training Session – Making the Most of Cohesion & Rural Development Funds

4 June, 2021 By Justin Sammon

MFF, ERDF, ESF, EFRD, EAGF…navigating the sea of acronyms in the EU funding lexicon can be a daunting task for would-be applicants. Yet, unlocking these funds will be crucial for ... Read More

Why Innovative Skills are the Catalyst for Rural Areas

5 May, 2021 By Assistant Policy & Knowledge Transfer

On 25 March, the Assembly of European Regions hosted the “Ambitious Skills and Innovation Strategies: A Territorial Approach” webinar. The event was part of the series of webinars on EU ... Read More

Digital Transformation & Skills in the Agri-food Sector

9 April, 2021 By Birgit Sandu

The agri-food sector is facing a revolutionary transformation within a complex operating environment characterised by technological and economic change, consumer concerns, climate change, and global value chains. The so-called Digital Farms, which ... Read More

Building a better future: Generating enthusiasm for Vocational Education and Training (VET)

9 February, 2021 By Stanislava Milankov

On January 27th, the Assembly of European Regions in cooperation with Skillman Alliance hosted the “New enthusiasm for Vocational Education & Training, Boosting self-confidence in young people” webinar. This was ... Read More

Territorial approaches to innovation: spotlight on rural areas

5 February, 2021 By Assistant Policy & Knowledge Transfer

We are pleased to invite you to two webinars that will look at the need for territorial approaches to innovation, based on strong rural-urban links and ambitious and forward-looking skills ... Read More

The commitment of regions to Sustainable Food Policies in the EU

17 December, 2020 By Gisela Guari Cañada

Following the first European Green Deal webinar, which covered challenges and opportunities for regions in the time of Covid-19, the AER brought the second in our series: Farm to Fork – The Commitment of ... Read More

Partner Search: new project proposal to support the Farm-to-Fork Strategy

17 November, 2020 By Stanislava Milankov

Are you interested in joining projects within Horizon 2020 European Green Deal Call? Sibiu County Council, local public administration in Romania and member region of AER, is looking for partners ... Read More

Webinar: EU Green Deal – Farm to Fork – The Commitment of Regions to Sustainable Food Policy in the EU

16 November, 2020 By Justin Sammon

Date: 16 December Time: 16:00-17:30 CEST Registration: Here Following the success of our first European Green Deal webinar, which covered challenges and opportunities for regions in the time of Covid-19, ... Read More