GRANULAR is pleased to announce its collaboration with the FUTURAL project, establishing a partnership to address the unique challenges of rural areas and promote tailored EU policies for their sustainable development. While FUTURAL focuses on developing digital...
Author: Merveille Ntabuhashe, AEIDL The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a report on Revitalising Rural Areas through Innovation and Entrepreneurship, analysing public and private initiatives that help train, attract, and retain talent...
On November 14 and 15, researchers Breixo Martins and María Isabel Doval Ruiz from the University of Vigo presented the GRANULAR project at the 1st FIREPOCTEP+ Sustainability Workshop and Training Session on Financial Resources and Best Practices. The event, organized...
On 5 November 2024, the Council adopted revisions to the EU legal framework for European statistics, modernising the European Statistical System to better meet contemporary data needs. This updated regulation will allow for sustained access to data held by businesses...
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...
Author: Serafin Pazos-Vidal (AEIDL) On June 26, the OECD hosted an open seminar on access to basic services in rural areas, which was attended by GRANULAR partner AEIDL and other key stakeholders. Together with representatives from the EU Joint Research Centre and...
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...
On 12 July 2024, the Committee of the Regions (CoR) held a COTER external seminar on the role of functional areas in enhancing the EU's Cohesion Policy in Balatonfüred, Hungary. The primary aim was to explore opportunities for developing policy instruments and...
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:...
The Spanish Living Lab, coordinated by the University of Vigo, held its reflective workshop in Ribadavia (Ourense) on June 17th. The meeting gathered core members of the Living Lab (LL), including individuals and entities with expertise in three key areas: aging and...
