Our understanding of rural areas in the EU is limited by the lack of comparable geographies. Good analysis is built on spatial units that have similar characteristics. For example, they should be similar in size and capture a similar type of territory. For rural areas, regions are too big and...

Innovation and entrepreneurship can play a central role in revitalizing rural areas and turning them into places of opportunity. This report, part of the Startup Village Forum initiative's research activities, explores four cases of rural villages or groups of villages on their journey toward...

From grassroot initiatives to comprehensive approaches, structured collaboration helps unlock the potential of apprenticeships for the green transition. Apprenticeships are particularly well placed to develop the skills for the green transition, as they are at the intersection of the education...

This publication includes a set of examples of projects in rural areas from 23 Member States and four cross-border regions to showcase the long-lasting impact of the cohesion policy on the ground. The examples are structured around the following themes, among others: the green transition, the...

This publication includes a set of examples of projects in rural areas from 23 Member States and four cross-border regions to showcase the long-lasting impact of the cohesion policy on the ground. The examples are structured around the following themes, among others: the green transition, the...

Overall, 92 projects were submitted from 20 Member States under four thematic categories: Smart & competitive agriculture, Environmental protection, Socio-economic fabric of rural areas, and Rural stakeholders' skills. This brochure showcases the 24 ARIA finalists and highlights the winner of...