Author: Giulia Martino (Ecorys) Let’s imagine that you are a policymaker tasked with designing a new mobility strategy in your region. Let’s assume that your strategy includes a policy commitment to provide free bus travel to all children under a...
The European Commission highlights key contributions of CAP to rural development
Author: Blanca Casares (AEIDL) The European Commission has recently published a study on funding for EU rural areas. This study focuses on the contributions of the 2014-2022 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) period in addressing the needs and actions outlined under the...
Enhancing rural policy effectiveness through Rural Proofing: Lessons from the OECD
Author: Merveille Ntabuhashe, AEIDL The role of rural areas in the current socio-economic landscape is crucial. Yet, these regions often face unique challenges that demand tailored policy solutions. The new OECD paper by Betty-Ann Bryce, titled "Rural Proofing:...
Data Collection in the Italian Living Lab of Val di Cecina
Author: Ilaria Lusini (GreenGea snc) The GRANULAR Living Lab of Val di Cecina, based in Italy, recently completed the refinement phase of its questionnaires aimed at agricultural companies within the District. The next step, set to begin soon, involves the...
A new Nordic urban-rural typology tool paves the way for GRANULAR’s European typology
Nordregio launches report and typology tool - to move beyond the traditional municipal-level analysis. Using a 1×1 km grid allows for an unprecedented level of detail in territorial studies. The Nordic urban-rural typology illustrates the complexity and diversity...
Rural Voting Dynamics and the Geography of Discontent: A New Study
Increased scepticism towards the EU, accompanied by a surge in anti-EU votes in the European Parliament and national elections, has been notable over the past decade. This trend finds its roots in a complex interplay of factors including prolonged economic downturns,...
Rural accessibility indicators with open source routing engines
Authors: Ronan Ysebaert, Marianne Guérois, Louis Laurian, RIATE Accessibility Is a crucial element of our everyday’s life and a backstone for economic development and service provision. Yet, accessibility is still a major concern for rural and remote areas. This blog...
European Statistics: New Political Agreement Amending Current Rules
BRUSSELS, February 1- The Council and the European Parliament reached a new political agreement for amending the current regulation (Regulation 223/2009) on European statistics. This accord is designed to overhaul the existing legal framework governing the...
Unlocking the Potential of Open Data for Rural Development
Authors: Michael Kull, Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE), Tristan Berchoux (IAMM) and Ian McCallum (IIASA). In an era where decision-making is increasingly relying on both accurate and granular data, understanding the dynamics of rural territories is crucial...
New opportunities offered by EU Rural Revitalisation Platform
Brussels, 29 June 2023 The European Commission is committed to addressing the long-term reduction of population in rural areas across Europe, particularly among working-age individuals (20-64 years old) and youth (less than 20 years old). To combat this issue and...