"Smart villages concern all territories except metropolitan areas - covering the whole Europe. We won’t have a resilient Europe without resilient rural areas." Initiator of EU action for Smart Villages MEP Frank Bogovič during Day 2 of #SR27 Final Conference

Local Smart Village stories were at the heart of day 1 of the #SR27 Final Conference - inspiring all stakeholders engaged in evolving Smart Village support policies. They made our day again!

The Final Conference is launched! We are now online: shorturl.at/npyTV You can interact with us through Slido.com #3890 277

We are all set up – don't miss the opportunity to follow online the Smart Rural 27 Final Conference, today from 13.00 CET More info: shorturl.at/npyTV

🌐 Can't make it in person for the SR27 Final Conference on the 18-19 of March? No worries! Join us live and explore the SR27 project outcomes! 📅 Day 1: shorturl.at/nrOT4 📅 Day 2: shorturl.at/CDNV2 Limited in-person spots are still available.

CAP Networks play a key role in supporting effective #SmartVillages policies. Today we had the Stakeholder Platform with national CAP Networks to share practical Smart Rural 27 experience & discuss relevant practices of networks. Outcomes published soon 📢 bit.ly/CAPNet_SV

The #RuralToolkit is important for rural communities and #SmartVillages as it aims "to help identify and take advantage of existing EU funds, programmes and other funding and support initiatives, and to foster development in rural territories", enabling multi-funded initiatives.

The SR27 project has entered its final phase! Don't miss out on the lessons learnt and further exchanges on Smart Villages. The Final Conference programme (18-19/03/23 Brussels) is available: and there are still places left at the event!👆Check & register: bit.ly/SR27FinalConf

Don't miss the updates on the Smart Rural 27 project and check out our latest newsletter ✉️ 👇 mailchi.mp/e40/2nd-smart-rur…

🌍Transform your rural community into a Smart Village! 🌱 Join our Smart Communities database with 85 profiles from across Europe. Share your village profile, inspire others, and connect with stakeholders. 🚀 Watch the tutorial video: rb.gy/jvn35c #SmartVillages

The Final Conference of Smart Rural 27 has been announced! 🎉 📆 March 18-19, 2024 ⌘ in Brussels (Belgium), Atelier des Tanneurs More information will follow soon, meanwhile – Save your place and pre-register here: e40.typeform.com/to/oQufqcEk

👉 Smart Villages is one of the direct target groups for the Rural toolkit - an online dashboard of funding opportunities for rural development to support place-based policy in rural areas. 🧐 If you want to know more - don't miss the launch event (online)!