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ENRD Workshop ‘Vibrant Rural Areas: Rural Jobs’

This one-day workshop aimed to establish a stronger understanding of employment opportunities in rural areas and related support mechanisms, taking into account the wider rural perspective and different aspects of rural employment. It showcased inspiring initiatives and projects and enabled participants to share their experience and ideas.

The event was addressed to a broad variety of stakeholders, including representatives of Member States, EU organisations, regional and local stakeholders, research institutes and NGOs.

Background documents

Presentations

Setting the scene: Employment opportunities in rural areas and related support mechanisms, Janet Dwyer, Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), UK
Navigating towards future CAP, Juuso KalliokoskiMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland
Employment in rural Poland, Anna Rosa, Institute of Rural and Agricultural Development, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

Social dimension of rural jobs

Employing vulnerable groups, Petra Martinu, LAG Policsko, Czech Republic
Business support tailored for rural women, Helena Isakson, Federation of Swedish Farmers, Sweden

Pathways to creating and sustaining rural jobs

Multi-functional farming, Francesca Gironi, Coldiretti, Italy
Municipal support for entrepreneurs, Mara Saldabola, Alūksne municipality, Latvia

Emerging trends in rural employment

Supporting remote workers, June Bolneo, GrowRemote
Circular economy business, Marcello Piccinni, Fiusis, Italy

Publications

EAFRD Projects Brochure 'Supporting Rural Business'

EAFRD Projects Brochure ‘Digital and Social Innovation in Rural Services’

EU Rural Review 24 'Re-imagining Rural Business Opportunities'

Photo Gallery

Dates:

27/11/2019 - 09:00

Location:

Brussels,

Belgium

Event type:

Workshop/Capacity building

Organiser:

ENRD Contact Point