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Networks as an instrument for achieving the policy objectives of the Cork Declaration

Paul Soto, ENRD Contact Point

Brussels, 3rd May 2017

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• Lack of scale, low density,

distance

• Low skills, no knowledge

centres

• Digital divide/opportunity
• Growing importance of

value chains, productive networks, clusters…. Policies do not just trickle down to rural areas. Need to build linkages,

• utreach,

relays,….. NETWORKS

Why Why Why Why network network network network in rural in rural in rural in rural areas areas areas areas

Assembly CP + SP + HD Support Units 32 NRNs and NSUs Rural actors and stakeholders

Better policy More stakeholder participation Greater awareness

One of the most extensive policy networks in the EU

ENRD + EIP Agri NW

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RN Assembly – bringing rural stakeholders together

EU level National Regional Local EU level National Regional Local Administration Stakeholder Organisations Rural Networks Building connections RURAL PEOPLE

How can rural networks help?

Rural networks – building bridges

Rural networks build capacity, exchange knowledge, strengthen trust between:

• Different institutional actors at the

same level - and at different levels

• Stakeholder organisation with

different interests.

• Stakeholders, beneficiaries and

implementers

• Stronger organisations and hidden

voices “Initiatives to restore and build trust among stakeholders are a priority”. Cork P9

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RN Assembly Cork 2.0

• 1. Simplification
• 1. Promoting rural prosperity
• 2. Advisory services-knowledge transfer-

innovation

• 2. Strengthening rural value chains
• 3. Local food- short supply chain-urban-rural,

small farms

• 3. Investing in rural viability and vitality
• 4. Pillar 1- Pillar 2 linkages
• 4. Preserving the rural environment
• 5. Demographic change + social inclusion
• 5. Managing Natural resources
• 6. Multifund approaches
• 6. Encouraging climate action
• 7. Green economy, jobs + growth
• 7. Boosting knowledge and innovation
• 8. Starting up NRNs
• 8. Enhancing rural governance
• 9. Evaluating network activities
• 9. Advancing policy delivery and simplification
• 10. Climate change
• 10. Improving policy delivery and accountability

RED – Governance, policy simplification, integration & evaluation BLACK – Competitiveness

GREEN – Environmental

BLUE – Social PURPLE – Innovation

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https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/sites/agric ulture/files/events/2016/rural- development/cork-action-plan_en.pdf

Building

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From From From From declaration declaration declaration declaration to concrete to concrete to concrete to concrete actions actions actions actions – – – – support support support support by by by by Rural Networks Rural Networks Rural Networks Rural Networks

• Communication + debate – ES, P, UK, FI + many others.

NRN Innovation Camp – Finland. June 2017

• Proofing – UK, FI, studied by others. E.G: – “Revitalising

rural areas through business innovation” March 2017

• Thematic groups, focus groups on all Cork Priorities – all
• networks. E.G. – Smart food supply chains, Smart villages…
• Capacity building and peer exchange workshops to

improve RDP delivery. E.G. Extending LEADER Innovation, Farm resilience, Generational Renewal, ANC + AEC…

• Screening and analysis – M16, Generational Renewal..
• Exchanging examples of good practice accross Europe…

Broadband Fibre in Östra Bräcke An on-demand rural bus service in rural Wales easy-to-access mobile medical service Socially Responsible Wine Tourism Geoparks bringing together local business through “quality pacts” Local Computer Courses for young and old Smart Village of the Future - Project Ruhtinansalmi Innovative rural learning facilities tackle youth depopulation On-line Support for Promotion of Local Businesses Quality of Life through Proximity

Examples of smart villages and rural businesses

Thank you for your attention!

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