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Latvian Planning Regions Discuss Improvements in Monitoring Systems and the Introduction of Digital Solutions
On October 7, the Vidzeme Planning Region hosted an online meeting with representatives from all Latvian planning regions to discuss challenges and potential improvements in the monitoring of develop
Read morePilot projects presented at the Bavarian-Czech Business Day
At the 6th Bayerisch-Tschechischer Unternehmertag, the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) proudly participated to introduce the Czech-Bavaria pilot as part of the PoliRuralPlus project. The eve
Read moreHabitability in the Mallusjoki region
The Mallusjoki Youth Association is establishing cooperation with the Päijänne-LEADER project, to explore the habitability of the rural areas in Päijät-Häme in Finland, specifically in Mallusjoki reg
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Smart Rural Communities in the Digital Era
The Slovak pilot of the PoliruralPlus project was featured at the Rural Forum which was held on October 25-26, 2024 at the Žilina Self-Governing Region Office, under the theme "Smart Rural Commu
Read moreMallusjoki Takkari Club fosters rural-urban interaction through people flow - Q.E.D
A rural event industry phenomena - The Mallusjoki Takkari ClubTakkari Club is located in the idyllic Mallusjoki Community House, where you can experience the unique atmosphere in the company of well-
Read moreSynergy Days in Barcelona: Driving the Future of Digital Innovation in Agriculture
On October 14-15, 2024, Synergy Days took place in Barcelona, marking the fourth in-person meeting of the SmartAgriHubs initiative. With 550 registered participants and co-organization and featuring
Read morePoliRuralPlus Main aim
PoliRuralPlus extends and enriches the achievements of its predecessor, the PoliRural, by delving deeper into the complexities of rural and urban interconnectivity. It deploys a sophisticated suite of digital tools, including Artificial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems, Internet of Things, and advanced data analytics. The project's core mission is to tackle prevalent issues such as administrative fragmentation, inequality, and inefficiencies
in public service coordination, fostering an environment of enhanced cooperation and equal opportunities across rural and urban divides. Central to PoliRuralPlus are 9 pilot projects that serve as proving grounds for an EU-wide integrated approach to territorial planning and action foresight. PoliRuralPlus ambitiously expands its scope to include the urban dimension, thus embracing a broader perspective on development.
PoliRuralPlus Objectives
To develop and implement a foresight-based framework for interregional cooperation and coordination, aimed at overcoming policy barriers and improving governance arrangements to foster integrated and smart rural-urban development strategies
To develop and implement integrated strategies and action plans that enhance the availability of business and innovation opportunities in rural areas, while promoting a more proximate, circular, and green economy and revitalising rural places through better connectivity, improved valorization of cultural and natural heritage, and stronger innovation ecosystems.
To enhance mutual access to services and social connectivity between rural and urban areas, as well as build resilience and capacity for innovation through the implementation of regional action plans and pilot initiatives.
Contribute to the implementation of the European Green Deal, with a specific focus on the farm-to-fork and biodiversity strategies, the organic action plan, the common agricultural policy (CAP), the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas, the flagship initiative “Research and innovation for rural communities,” and the EU territorial agenda for 2030.
To enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration and leverage the full potential of European Research Infrastructures, EOSC, EU Data spaces, INSPIRE, Copernicus, DIAS, Eurostat, FAO, and other relevant data sources for integrated rural-urban development.
To facilitate mission-oriented experimentation and innovation by leveraging data-driven decision-making, collaborative analysis, and system dynamics to advance the development of a well-being economy based on proximity, circularity, green economy/society, services, culture, landscape and heritage, and mobility.
To create synergies with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) and other EU-funded projects, facilitating ideas flows from urban to rural settings and vice versa.