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On the country pages you will find useful information about what is happening in EU Member States concerning the planning and implementation of smart villages.
The information aims to orient people on policy planning, key contacts and resources on smart villages. However, it neither aims to be fully comprehensive, nor necessarily reflects the official government or European Commission position.
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Document about the smart journey of Tomaszyn, lighthouse community in ‘Agriculture and food’ within the Smart Rural 27 project. Ostoja Natury in Tomaszyn strives to achieve the highest degree of circular economy, especially in the areas of regenerative agriculture, production including mechanisation and digitalisation, economy maximising the profitability of organic production, housing through wastefree, self-sufficient habitat and power industry (biogas plants and other systems with the highest energy efficiency and lowest possible environmental burden). Regenerative agriculture aims at topsoil regeneration, increasing biodiversity, improving the water cycle, enhancing ecosystem services, supporting bio-preservation, increasing resilience to climate change, and strengthening the health and vitality of farm soil. To further reverse the trend of Tomaszyn community degradation they are planning to establish earthship village, that can provide an opportunity to create sustainable, affordable, and resilient community that prioritize environmental stewardship and community building.
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
VISO A VISO
Document about the smart journey of Ostana, lighthouse community in ‘New ways of living- Youth, Culture & New entrepreneurship’ within the Smart Rural 27 project.Along with the natural alpine environment, public spaces and the ongoing projects (co-working spaces, library, educational facilities). Ostana’s goal is to become a living laboratory for the new ways of living in the Italian Alps. The village wants to test strategies to attract new residents that can be replicated in marginal, alpine and rural areas in Italy and Europe.
Language : Danish
Type of resource : Document
Document about the smart journey of Ostana, lighthouse community in ‘New ways of living- Youth, Culture & New entrepreneurship’ within the Smart Rural 27 project.Along with the natural alpine environment, public spaces and the ongoing projects (co-working spaces, library, educational facilities). Ostana’s goal is to become a living laboratory for the new ways of living in the Italian Alps. The village wants to test strategies to attract new residents that can be replicated in marginal, alpine and rural areas in Italy and Europe.
Language : Danish
Type of resource : Document
Heidrun Wuttke
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Ovenhausen
Podcast featuring Ovenhausen, a digital village known as a lighthouse example for future-oriented rural development. With its participation in innovative digital projects like “Smart Country Side” and “Dorf.Zukunft.Digital,” Ovenhausen has become an integrative commune, with about 800 participants regularly using digital applications for communication in the village and neighboring areas, earning recognition for its networking and cooperation efforts.
Language : English
Podcast featuring Ovenhausen, a digital village known as a lighthouse example for future-oriented rural development. With its participation in innovative digital projects like “Smart Country Side” and “Dorf.Zukunft.Digital,” Ovenhausen has become an integrative commune, with about 800 participants regularly using digital applications for communication in the village and neighboring areas, earning recognition for its networking and cooperation efforts.
Language : English
Lila Plet
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Municipality of Lormes
Podcast featuring Lormes, a forward-looking municipality in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. With the motto “Let’s Invent Together the Rural Territory of the Future,” Lormes aims to become a village of the future, leveraging fiber-optic internet, a digital hub, and co-creation initiatives to connect its community, enhance local services, and embrace new opportunities for businesses and rural development.
Podcast featuring Lormes, a forward-looking municipality in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. With the motto “Let’s Invent Together the Rural Territory of the Future,” Lormes aims to become a village of the future, leveraging fiber-optic internet, a digital hub, and co-creation initiatives to connect its community, enhance local services, and embrace new opportunities for businesses and rural development.
Lutz Kubitschke
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empirica
(
26/04/2023
)
Presentation of Lutz Kubitschke (empirica) at the introductory meeting at the Knowledge Cluster of the Digital Services .
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Presentation of Lutz Kubitschke (empirica) at the introductory meeting at the Knowledge Cluster of the Digital Services .
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Hans- Werner Gorzolka
, Heidrun Wuttke
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Ovenhausen
(
26/04/2023
)
Video presentation of Ovenhausen lighthouse example during the Introductory Meeting of the e-Service Knowledge Cluster that showcased their innovative approach to harnessing digital solutions for local development purposes
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Video presentation of Ovenhausen lighthouse example during the Introductory Meeting of the e-Service Knowledge Cluster that showcased their innovative approach to harnessing digital solutions for local development purposes
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Lila Plet
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Municipality of Lormes
(
26/04/2023
)
Video presentation of Lormes lighthouse example during the Introductory Meeting of the e-Service Knowledge Cluster that showcased the village’s innovative approach to harnessing digital solutions for local development purposes
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Video presentation of Lormes lighthouse example during the Introductory Meeting of the e-Service Knowledge Cluster that showcased the village’s innovative approach to harnessing digital solutions for local development purposes
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Lutz Kubitschke
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empirica
(
24/04/2023
)
The summary report of the Introductory Meeting of the e-Service Knowledge Cluster provides an overview of the first online meeting that was held on the 26/04/2023 . The meeting served as an introduction to the Smart Rural 27 project framework, the purpose of the European Smart Villages Pilot Observatory, and the role of the knowledge cluster within the project, providing information and setting the stage for collaboration among the members
Language : English
Type of resource : Report
The summary report of the Introductory Meeting of the e-Service Knowledge Cluster provides an overview of the first online meeting that was held on the 26/04/2023 . The meeting served as an introduction to the Smart Rural 27 project framework, the purpose of the European Smart Villages Pilot Observatory, and the role of the knowledge cluster within the project, providing information and setting the stage for collaboration among the members
Language : English
Type of resource : Report
E40
(
11/05/2023
–
12/05/2023
)
The report of the Pilot Observatory Meeting of the Smart Rural 27 Project offers insights into the outcomes of the meeting and workshop sessions. The European Smart Villages Pilot Observatory meeting aimed to present the concept and operation of the Pilot Smart Villages Observatory, fostering discussions on stakeholders’ needs for efficient implementation of the Smart Villages concept within and beyond the Common Agricultural Policy.
Language : English
Type of resource : Report
The report of the Pilot Observatory Meeting of the Smart Rural 27 Project offers insights into the outcomes of the meeting and workshop sessions. The European Smart Villages Pilot Observatory meeting aimed to present the concept and operation of the Pilot Smart Villages Observatory, fostering discussions on stakeholders’ needs for efficient implementation of the Smart Villages concept within and beyond the Common Agricultural Policy.
Language : English
Type of resource : Report
Smart Rural 27
Austria
Austrian Taskforce Action plan
In the AT CAP strategic plan three different interventions are to be used for implementing the Smart Village approach: the major strand is LEADER, there is also a CAP intervention for village-and city-center development (vacancy managements) as well as a CAP intervention designated to establish and operate regional innovation systems (innovation broker/enabler). The focus of the Taskforce is to clarify how to communicate about these three anchors and their managements for SV amongst the broader (rural) development system in Austria. Styria – an active Austrian province, is involved as pilot to identify how to support LEADER LAGs and the villages in planning and implementing Smart Village initiatives – with a special focus on village center development. AT_SR27_Taskforce-ActionPlan_V2_06032023_to publish
Smart Rural 27
Poland
Report | 1st Taskforce meeting in Poland
The resource contains the report of the 1st taskforce meeting in Poland, including the participants list and presentations. 1st TF meeting Report_ Poland
Smart Rural 27
Poland
Polish Taskforce Action plan
The purpose of the Taskforce in Poland is to help in using the opportunities created by CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027, exploring the possibilities, and expanding the scope of financing the Smart Villages concept from various European funds and national sources and initiating technical assistance for interested parties. To achieve this purpose the Taskforce will be involved in preparation of the guidebook on Smart Village concept preparation and implementation in Poland. In addition, the guidebook could give some advice how to tackle with both on digital aspects of smart village and environment and climate issues. SR27_Taskforce-Poland_ActionPlan_052023
Smart Rural 27
Finland
Finnish Taskforce Action plan
The Taskforce follows within its existing resources discussions and developments around policies closely connected to smart villages, e.g. energy, fibber, innovations, digital transition in order to make proposals on future cooperation and/or programming. In order to mobilise the concept on the village level, the Taskforce aims to integrate “smart village plan” in existing/ future village development plans, which almost all 4000 Finnish villages have in some format. The Taskforce will provide with background information and supportive data relayed through Finnish village movement and the regional NGO´s as well as LAGs to villages. Taskforce Action Plan completed_FINAL_052023
Mette Adolfsson
, Ulf Cronsjö
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Härlundabygden AB
Podcast conducted by Hans-Olof Stalgren with Mette Adolfsson (project manager) and Ulf Cronsjö (assistant manager/business developer) talking about how the village association was formed, how basic services were developed and brought back to the Häradsbäck and about their plans to build a pilot project and eventually construct a solar voltaic park for energy production and storage.
Language : English
Podcast conducted by Hans-Olof Stalgren with Mette Adolfsson (project manager) and Ulf Cronsjö (assistant manager/business developer) talking about how the village association was formed, how basic services were developed and brought back to the Häradsbäck and about their plans to build a pilot project and eventually construct a solar voltaic park for energy production and storage.
Language : English
Smart Rural 27
Portugal
Portugese Taskforce Action Plan
The Taskforce targets a specific Integrated Territorial-based Intervention – The Programme for the Revitalisation of Pinhal Interior (PRPI). The Taskforce have for purpose to build awareness, promote, support, and enable the introduction of the Smart Villages concept and approach in the design and implementation of the Transforming project P09. Villages. by designing a conceptual framework that includes the Smart Villages concept and approach in the Transforming project. With the results of the Taskforce in this specific territorial context it is expected that the work carried out can be expanded to the regional and national levels. SR27_Taskforce-ActionPlan_PT_V3_06032023
Smart Rural 27
Cyprus
Cyprus Taksforce Action plan
In Cyprus, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy is already supporting scientific research, investing in innovative entrepreneurship, implementing a digital transformation reform, and designing the “Smart Cyprus Platform”. The Deputy Ministry is expected to take ownership of the Smart Villages Policy, supported through the CAP Managing Authority. The Taskforce is expected to suggest specific CAP policy interventions, securing that duplications are avoided. The Taskforce is built in a way that most of the relevant interventions and funding schemes are represented. 8e. SR27_Taskforce-ActionPlan_Cyprus_MP_V05_300123
Smart Rural 27
Latvia
Latvian Taskforce Action Plan
The Smart Village approach is a new and an undiscovered concept for the communities in Latvia. The Taskforce aims to bring together representatives of various sectors and interests from various regions, thus promoting a holistic view and understanding of the concept of smart villages to create a support system for the smart village approach that goes wider than CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027 and building policy co-responsibility. A short study will be carried out to prioritise the needs of rural communities. LV_Taskforce Action Plan_FINAL_05032023
Language : English
Mette Adolfsson
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Härlundabygden AB
Short video about Häradsbäck development activities in the past years with focus on creating Meeting point, grocery store and elderly home
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Short video about Häradsbäck development activities in the past years with focus on creating Meeting point, grocery store and elderly home
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Edina Ocsko
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E40
(
17/03/2023
)
Presentation of during the launch event of Smart Rural 27 Project Knowledge Cluster on Renewable Energy about the overall objectives of the SR27 project and the cluster activities.
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
Presentation of during the launch event of Smart Rural 27 Project Knowledge Cluster on Renewable Energy about the overall objectives of the SR27 project and the cluster activities.
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
Smart Rural 27
Austria
Stanz im Mürtzal -launch event of the Knowledge Cluster on renewable energy communities
Fritz Pichler
, Rainer Rosegger
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Municipality of Stanz
, Agentur SCAN
(
17/03/2023
)
Video presentation about the activities carried out in Stanz im Mürtzal with special focus on the plans of the construction of a new biomass heat and power grid in the centre of Stanz and how the energy autonomous village centre is being realised using digitalisation, blockchain technology and local (e-token) currency during the launch event of the Knowledge Cluster on renewable energy communities.
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Smart Rural 27
Sweden
Häradsbäck -launch event of the Knowledge Cluster on renewable energy communities
Mette Adolfsson
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Härlundabygden AB
(
17/03/2023
)
Video about the energy plans of Häradsbäck during the introductory meeting of the Renewable Energy Cluster. Mette Adolfsson is talking about the plans of Häradsbäck to become a self sufficient and resilient rural community with regard to to electricity supply to vital services. In order to reach its goal the village is planning to build a solar voltaic park for energy production and storage (in hydrogen)
Language : English
Type of resource : Video
Smart Rural 27
EU
Summary Report of the Introductory Meeting of the Renewable Energy Knowledge Cluster
E40
(
17/03/2023
)
Summary Report of the Introductory Meeting of the first online meeting of the of the Renewable Energy Knowledge Cluster held that was held on 17 March 2023 to introduce the cluster and its members.
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
Härlundabygden AB
Document about the smart journey of Stanz im Mürtzal, lighthouse community in Renewable Energy withing the Smart Rural 27 project. The aim of Häradsbäck is to become as self sufficient and resilient as possible with regard to electricity supply to vital services, especially preparing for block-outs due to weather conditions or other crisis situations. In order to reach its goal the village is planning to build a solar voltaic park for energy production and storage (in hydrogen).
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
Document about the smart journey of Stanz im Mürtzal, lighthouse community in Renewable Energy withing the Smart Rural 27 project. The aim of Häradsbäck is to become as self sufficient and resilient as possible with regard to electricity supply to vital services, especially preparing for block-outs due to weather conditions or other crisis situations. In order to reach its goal the village is planning to build a solar voltaic park for energy production and storage (in hydrogen).
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
Municipality of Stanz
Document about the smart journey of Stanz im Mürtzal, lighthouse community in Renewable Energy withing the Smart Rural 27 project. One of the greatest challenges of the energy transition is the coupling of different energy production sectors and grids (electricity, heat) and the storage of unused energy. The construction of a new biomass heat and power grid in the centre of Stanz and energy autonomous village centre is being realised using digitalisation, blockchain technology and local (e-token) currency.
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
Document about the smart journey of Stanz im Mürtzal, lighthouse community in Renewable Energy withing the Smart Rural 27 project. One of the greatest challenges of the energy transition is the coupling of different energy production sectors and grids (electricity, heat) and the storage of unused energy. The construction of a new biomass heat and power grid in the centre of Stanz and energy autonomous village centre is being realised using digitalisation, blockchain technology and local (e-token) currency.
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
Edina Ocsko
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E40
(
17/10/2022
)
The keynote presentation of the Smart Rural 21 project’s Final Conference of 17-18 October 2022 in Sopot, Poland.
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
The keynote presentation of the Smart Rural 21 project’s Final Conference of 17-18 October 2022 in Sopot, Poland.
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
Heino Smed Sørensen
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MINLANDSBY
(
2021
)
A digital platform and smartphone app supporting exchange among newcomers and existing inhabitants of Torup (Denmark), through the sharing of tools and skills. It enables villagers to find, book and borrow resources, both physical tools and local residents’ skills.
Language : Danish
Type of resource : Website
A digital platform and smartphone app supporting exchange among newcomers and existing inhabitants of Torup (Denmark), through the sharing of tools and skills. It enables villagers to find, book and borrow resources, both physical tools and local residents’ skills.
Language : Danish
Type of resource : Website
Heino Smed Sørensen
, Kirsten Birke Lund
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MINLANDSBY
(
09/2022
–
11/2022
)
A document overviewing the process of developing Torup’s (Denmark) ‘Tools & Talents’ digital platform that supports exchange among newcomers to the village and existing inhabitants through the sharing of tools and skills.
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
A document overviewing the process of developing Torup’s (Denmark) ‘Tools & Talents’ digital platform that supports exchange among newcomers to the village and existing inhabitants through the sharing of tools and skills.
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
Simone D’Antonio
(
09/2021
)
A guidance document providing information and proposed ways of improving Ostana’s (Italy) branding and promotion. It proposes a strategy for communicating the smart village strategy.
Language : Italian
Type of resource : Document
A guidance document providing information and proposed ways of improving Ostana’s (Italy) branding and promotion. It proposes a strategy for communicating the smart village strategy.
Language : Italian
Type of resource : Document
Simone D’Antonio
(
08/2021
)
A background paper providing guidance for Ostana’s (Italy) strategic approach to identifying the resources that could potentially contribute to the implementation of its smart strategy actions
Language : Italian
Type of resource : Document
A background paper providing guidance for Ostana’s (Italy) strategic approach to identifying the resources that could potentially contribute to the implementation of its smart strategy actions
Language : Italian
Type of resource : Document
