What’s happening in my country
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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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
Listen to the 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. Häradsbäck is a small village not so far from the municipality center of Älmhult. It has a several decades-long history of strategic development. The aim is to be more attractive, and more resilient, offering better access to services, creating jobs, and fostering a spirit of togetherness. Through the village association, a joint limited company has been formed. The shareholders are 10 different associations (sports, farmers, culture etc). Many projects have been implemented, owned, and managed by the company. Today there exists a grocery store, a café, a library, and housing for the elderly, all run by the village company. There is also an “all-service company”, an activity park, and an activity hall with a bar, boule, billiard, shuffleboard etc.
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
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
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
(
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
(
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
(
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
Marco Volontá
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S.I.Ri.O. SRL
(
08/2021
)
A document outlining the transformation of Ostana’s (Italy) objectives, actions and indicators into a strategic intervention plan. The document usefully links the identified actions to potential funding sources. The overall objective is to keep the village alive and provide services to inhabitants through smart mobility, housing, cultural and social innovation, forest management.
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
A document outlining the transformation of Ostana’s (Italy) objectives, actions and indicators into a strategic intervention plan. The document usefully links the identified actions to potential funding sources. The overall objective is to keep the village alive and provide services to inhabitants through smart mobility, housing, cultural and social innovation, forest management.
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
Marco Volontá
-
S.I.Ri.O. SRL
(
08/2021
)
The mobility development plan of Ostana (Italy) defines an executive and sustainable path for freight management services and tourists’ arrivals and departures. It lays the basis for the development of a management strategy for community mobility and a related action plan
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
The mobility development plan of Ostana (Italy) defines an executive and sustainable path for freight management services and tourists’ arrivals and departures. It lays the basis for the development of a management strategy for community mobility and a related action plan
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
Marco Volontá
-
S.I.Ri.O. SRL
(
07/2021
)
A short document overviewing a carpooling system option in Ostana (Italy), intended to decrease the number of circulating vehicles. The sheet introduces the idea of a light transport vehicle with capacity of 7 to 9 people, coupled with a booking management platform
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
A short document overviewing a carpooling system option in Ostana (Italy), intended to decrease the number of circulating vehicles. The sheet introduces the idea of a light transport vehicle with capacity of 7 to 9 people, coupled with a booking management platform
Language : English
Type of resource : Document
Marco Volontá
-
S.I.Ri.O. SRL
(
07/2021
)
A short document overviewing sustainable solutions for reducing private transportation and carbon emissions in Ostana (Italy), including a dynamic system of booking and efficient shuttle services.
Language : Italian
Type of resource : Document
A short document overviewing sustainable solutions for reducing private transportation and carbon emissions in Ostana (Italy), including a dynamic system of booking and efficient shuttle services.
Language : Italian
Type of resource : Document
Aleš Kavčič
(
03/2022
)
A legal analysis examining the options and the most suitable legal form of Šentviška Gora Plateau’s intergenerational center and the organisation responsible for its realisation.
Language : Slovenian
Type of resource : Document
A legal analysis examining the options and the most suitable legal form of Šentviška Gora Plateau’s intergenerational center and the organisation responsible for its realisation.
Language : Slovenian
Type of resource : Document
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania
, Vytauts Great University – Academy of Agriculture
(
10/11/2021
)
The report analyses the European Commission’s strategic initiatives and legal acts related to the sustainable development of rural areas, and evaluates the need for intervention directions of the Smart Villages tool in Lithuania.
Language : Lithuanian
Type of resource : Report
The report analyses the European Commission’s strategic initiatives and legal acts related to the sustainable development of rural areas, and evaluates the need for intervention directions of the Smart Villages tool in Lithuania.
Language : Lithuanian
Type of resource : Report
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania
(
07/2022
)
The guidelines for the implementation of Smart Village projects have been prepared in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 2020/2220 of December 2020, laying down certain transitional provisions for the 2021 and 2022 support under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF). Applicants observe the guidelines when preparing and submitting project applications for the implementation of local, pilot projects in accordance with the LEADER measure of the 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme.
Language : Lithuanian
Type of resource : Guidelines
The guidelines for the implementation of Smart Village projects have been prepared in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 2020/2220 of December 2020, laying down certain transitional provisions for the 2021 and 2022 support under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF). Applicants observe the guidelines when preparing and submitting project applications for the implementation of local, pilot projects in accordance with the LEADER measure of the 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme.
Language : Lithuanian
Type of resource : Guidelines
Rainer Rosegger
Caliber Consult GmbH
, Agentur SCAN
, ABC Research GmbH
(
29/06/2022
)
In order to empirically test the feasibility of the idea of connecting the REC Stanzertal with a token economy for the introduction of a local digital currency (DLC) in Stanz im Mürztal, social science research was combined with a participation and co-creation process. The results of this process were integrated into the token engineering process, which includes legal, economic, technical and ethical considerations.
In order to empirically test the feasibility of the idea of connecting the REC Stanzertal with a token economy for the introduction of a local digital currency (DLC) in Stanz im Mürztal, social science research was combined with a participation and co-creation process. The results of this process were integrated into the token engineering process, which includes legal, economic, technical and ethical considerations.
empirica
(
2022
)
This document provides some initial guidance on the potentials generally provided by digital participation tools for engaging local citizens into the process of Smart Village strategy development.
This document provides some initial guidance on the potentials generally provided by digital participation tools for engaging local citizens into the process of Smart Village strategy development.
