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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Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD)
, Irish National Rural Network
(
04/07/2019
)
The aim of the seminar was to build a greater knowledge base around the Smart Villages initiative, and demonstrate how it can be planned, implemented and realized in an Irish context, particularly (but not solely) in the context of the design of the LEADER Programme post 2020. The first part of the seminar provided attendees with an overview and provide an understanding of the concept of Smart villages and how the concept can address some of the challenges experienced in rural areas, while the second part of the day illustrated how Smart Villages can work in practice focusing on key examples from existing projects such as the EIP-AGRI Operational Group model for example.
Language : English
Type of resource : Event
The aim of the seminar was to build a greater knowledge base around the Smart Villages initiative, and demonstrate how it can be planned, implemented and realized in an Irish context, particularly (but not solely) in the context of the design of the LEADER Programme post 2020. The first part of the seminar provided attendees with an overview and provide an understanding of the concept of Smart villages and how the concept can address some of the challenges experienced in rural areas, while the second part of the day illustrated how Smart Villages can work in practice focusing on key examples from existing projects such as the EIP-AGRI Operational Group model for example.
Language : English
Type of resource : Event
Dympna Harney
-
Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD)
(
02/06/2020
)
Dympna Harney from the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) presented ‘Ideas for supporting Smart Villages in Ireland’ in the next CAP programming period at the 12th ENRD Thematic Group meeting on Smart Villages
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
Dympna Harney from the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) presented ‘Ideas for supporting Smart Villages in Ireland’ in the next CAP programming period at the 12th ENRD Thematic Group meeting on Smart Villages
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
Asociaţia Romana pentru Smart City (Romanian Association for Smart Cities)
, Ciugud
(
01/2021
)
In association with the village of Ciugud in Alba County, the Romanian Association for Smart Cities has extended its mission and scope of activities to include support for smart villages. This includes a ‘Smart Village Kit’ and ‘Trusted Supplier Scheme’ for the design, development, implementation, and optimisation of digital public services. Ciugud is one of the pioneer smart villages in Romania and is actively promoting the concept both in Romania and more widely via the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS).
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Guidelines
In association with the village of Ciugud in Alba County, the Romanian Association for Smart Cities has extended its mission and scope of activities to include support for smart villages. This includes a ‘Smart Village Kit’ and ‘Trusted Supplier Scheme’ for the design, development, implementation, and optimisation of digital public services. Ciugud is one of the pioneer smart villages in Romania and is actively promoting the concept both in Romania and more widely via the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS).
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Guidelines
Asociaţia Romana pentru Smart City (Romanian Association for Smart Cities)
(
01/02/2021
)
Article about Smart Village Ciugud
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Article
Article about Smart Village Ciugud
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Article
Bulgarian Network Support Unit of the NRN
, fi-compass
(
04/10/2019
)
Translated article
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Article
Translated article
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Article
Bulgaria
Discussion on Smart Villages in the programme of the 17th European Week of Regions and Cities
Bulgarian Network Support Unit of the NRN
, European Commission – European Week of Regions and Cities
(
10/2019
)
Translated article
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Article
European Network for Rural Development Contact Point (ENRD CP)
, Bulgarian Network Support Unit of the NRN
(
22/08/2019
)
Translated article from the ENRD publication
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Article
Translated article from the ENRD publication
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Article
Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria
(
02/05/2020
)
Adopted by Decision No 247 of the Council of Ministers. The strategy provides a brief overview and listing of specific initiatives carried out related to the digitalisation of agriculture (and some specifically related to Smart Villages), and states that the main institution at EU level re-sponsible for digitalising agriculture and promoting innovation is EIP-AGRI. The strategy focuses at 9 priority areas, one of which is Smart Villages, but in general it has a sectoral orientation (digitalisation of agriculture). Some of these priorities are oriented towards the digitalisation of rural areas and can, therefore, be relevant to Smart Villages, such as building and developing appropriate digital infrastructure, developing digital networks and using different applications, training and advice on developing digital skills and qualifications
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Document
Adopted by Decision No 247 of the Council of Ministers. The strategy provides a brief overview and listing of specific initiatives carried out related to the digitalisation of agriculture (and some specifically related to Smart Villages), and states that the main institution at EU level re-sponsible for digitalising agriculture and promoting innovation is EIP-AGRI. The strategy focuses at 9 priority areas, one of which is Smart Villages, but in general it has a sectoral orientation (digitalisation of agriculture). Some of these priorities are oriented towards the digitalisation of rural areas and can, therefore, be relevant to Smart Villages, such as building and developing appropriate digital infrastructure, developing digital networks and using different applications, training and advice on developing digital skills and qualifications
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Document
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry of Bulgaria
Language : Bulgarian, English
Type of resource : Website
Language : Bulgarian, English
Type of resource : Website
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry of Bulgaria
(
2020
)
This report is the first (draft) version of the Socio-Economic Report, including an analysis of the socio-economic situation of rural areas, as a component of the preparation of the the CAP Strategic Plan for the 2021-2027 programming period.
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Document
This report is the first (draft) version of the Socio-Economic Report, including an analysis of the socio-economic situation of rural areas, as a component of the preparation of the the CAP Strategic Plan for the 2021-2027 programming period.
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Document
Agricultural University Plovdiv
(
2020
)
Three reports on the issues of ‘climate and forestry’, ‘water and soil’ and ‘biodiversity’
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Document
Three reports on the issues of ‘climate and forestry’, ‘water and soil’ and ‘biodiversity’
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Document
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry of Bulgaria
(
11/2018
)
The framework position was adopted in November 2018 and reflects Bulgaria’s position on the European Commission’s proposal to establish rules for support for the strategic plans to be drawn up by the Member States under the Common Agricultural Policy.
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Document
The framework position was adopted in November 2018 and reflects Bulgaria’s position on the European Commission’s proposal to establish rules for support for the strategic plans to be drawn up by the Member States under the Common Agricultural Policy.
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Document
Bulgaria
Vision of the Republic of Bulgaria for the future of the Common Agricultural Policy after 2020
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry of Bulgaria
(
2019
)
Language : Bulgarian
Type of resource : Document
Reteaua Nationala de Dezvoltare Rurala (RNDR) / National Rural Development Network
Dedicated webpage on the NRN website
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Website
Dedicated webpage on the NRN website
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Website
Ministry of Communications and Information Society
(
2016
)
The Smart City concept focuses strongly upon promoting public-private partnerships for the integration of IT and other technological innovations into policies / strategies for sustainable urban development.
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Guidelines
The Smart City concept focuses strongly upon promoting public-private partnerships for the integration of IT and other technological innovations into policies / strategies for sustainable urban development.
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Guidelines
NGO ‘Fundatia Civitas’
One of the 15 good practices in the Pilot Project on Smart eco-social villages was from Romania. ‘Nod Verde’ is a pilot food hub managed by the NGO ‘Fundatia Civitas’ with funding from the ‘Romanian American Foundation’ (RAF) and is indicative of the creative and innovative community development work being undertaken by the third sector in Romania independently of EU-funding.
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Website
One of the 15 good practices in the Pilot Project on Smart eco-social villages was from Romania. ‘Nod Verde’ is a pilot food hub managed by the NGO ‘Fundatia Civitas’ with funding from the ‘Romanian American Foundation’ (RAF) and is indicative of the creative and innovative community development work being undertaken by the third sector in Romania independently of EU-funding.
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Website
Cabinet of the Prime Minister Dacian Cioloş
(
03/2016
)
A detailed proposal launched by the Romanian government to develop the concept of a “middle class of village” based upon the vision of “medium-sized farms and non-agricultural activities through which the Romanian village enters into modernity”. The main elements of the proposal were: · a menu of modified RDP measures targeted at small-medium sized family farms; · specific grant and credit facilities for small-medium sized family farms to leverage funding from the relevant RDP measures; · simplification of the tax regime for small rural businesses; · an alternative delivery mechanism (vouchers) for professional training of farmers, and; · strengthening LEADER Local Action Groups by giving them the role of “service support centres” targeted specifically at meeting the development needs (including ICT) of small-medium sized farms, small food processors, young entrepreneurs etc. The proposal was dropped when the administration changed in 2017, but it remains an indication of the political relevance of the Smart Village concept.
Language : Romanian
A detailed proposal launched by the Romanian government to develop the concept of a “middle class of village” based upon the vision of “medium-sized farms and non-agricultural activities through which the Romanian village enters into modernity”. The main elements of the proposal were: · a menu of modified RDP measures targeted at small-medium sized family farms; · specific grant and credit facilities for small-medium sized family farms to leverage funding from the relevant RDP measures; · simplification of the tax regime for small rural businesses; · an alternative delivery mechanism (vouchers) for professional training of farmers, and; · strengthening LEADER Local Action Groups by giving them the role of “service support centres” targeted specifically at meeting the development needs (including ICT) of small-medium sized farms, small food processors, young entrepreneurs etc. The proposal was dropped when the administration changed in 2017, but it remains an indication of the political relevance of the Smart Village concept.
Language : Romanian
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Romania
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Document
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Document
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Romania
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Document
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Document
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Romania
(
2019
)
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Questionnaire
Language : Romanian
Type of resource : Questionnaire
EU
Romania
“Thoughts on the implementation of Smart Village Strategies in the Romanian rural context”
European Network for Rural Development Contact Point (ENRD CP)
, Highclere Consulting
(
04/10/2018
)
A short note prepared for the ENRD Contact Point and the main findings were shared at the 5th meeting of the ENRD Thematic Group on Smart Villages.
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
Henrik Modler
(
14/12/2020
)
Presence, time and close contact with patients are key words for Anne Louise Born Sylvest when she, with her new village doctor practice, is to help combat the shortage of doctors in the Capital Region. “What I want to do with being a village doctor is that there is a little more time. Presence and proximity.” – says Anne Louise in the article published by TV2 Lorry.
Language : Danish
Type of resource : Article
Presence, time and close contact with patients are key words for Anne Louise Born Sylvest when she, with her new village doctor practice, is to help combat the shortage of doctors in the Capital Region. “What I want to do with being a village doctor is that there is a little more time. Presence and proximity.” – says Anne Louise in the article published by TV2 Lorry.
Language : Danish
Type of resource : Article
Latvian Rural Forum
A map collecting active communities in each village. It is the biggest active village database in Latvia that allows to identify the activity and thematic focus of civic activities in different regions.
Language : Latvian
A map collecting active communities in each village. It is the biggest active village database in Latvia that allows to identify the activity and thematic focus of civic activities in different regions.
Language : Latvian
Latvian Rural Network
(
2020
)
During 2020 the NRN has been working to create video about Alsunga smart village with an aim to attract tourists (related to the goal of the thematic work of this Smart Village) and to show how smart Alsunga is.
Language : English, Latvian
Type of resource : Video
During 2020 the NRN has been working to create video about Alsunga smart village with an aim to attract tourists (related to the goal of the thematic work of this Smart Village) and to show how smart Alsunga is.
Language : English, Latvian
Type of resource : Video
Latvian Rural Network
(
2018
)
The NRN has a dedicated webpage for Smart Villages where news are regularly shared.
Language : Latvian
Type of resource : Website
The NRN has a dedicated webpage for Smart Villages where news are regularly shared.
Language : Latvian
Type of resource : Website
