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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Dorpsbelangen vzw (Village Interests)
(
2014
–
Ongoing
)
The ‘GoeBezig’ (well done) prize is an initiative of the organisation ‘Dorpsbelangen’ (village interests), financially supported by the Flemish Land Society. It rewards resident groups as well as municipalities that have an exemplary function concerning participatory processes in villages. The prize has been awarded annually since 2014. The winner in the category ‘municipal government’ receives recognition for their efforts. For the winner in the category ‘residents’ groups’ there is a cash prize that varies annually.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description, Website
The ‘GoeBezig’ (well done) prize is an initiative of the organisation ‘Dorpsbelangen’ (village interests), financially supported by the Flemish Land Society. It rewards resident groups as well as municipalities that have an exemplary function concerning participatory processes in villages. The prize has been awarded annually since 2014. The winner in the category ‘municipal government’ receives recognition for their efforts. For the winner in the category ‘residents’ groups’ there is a cash prize that varies annually.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description, Website
Landelijke Gilden – LG (National Guilds)
(
2018
–
2019
)
The socio-cultural association ‘Landelijke gilden (Rural Guilds)’ offered local resident groups from all over Flanders the opportunity to organise a village workshop. During the Village Workshop, the problem is identified and what the villagers want to see changed. The participants then look for possible solutions and actions that need to be taken. A village workshop was free of charge. The project ran until the end of 2019.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description, Website
The socio-cultural association ‘Landelijke gilden (Rural Guilds)’ offered local resident groups from all over Flanders the opportunity to organise a village workshop. During the Village Workshop, the problem is identified and what the villagers want to see changed. The participants then look for possible solutions and actions that need to be taken. A village workshop was free of charge. The project ran until the end of 2019.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description, Website
VLM (Vlaamse Landmaatschappij) – Flemish Land Agency
(
2018
)
In 2018, the Flemish Land Agency organised the ‘Dorpskracht’ competition targeted at associations, local governments or residents’ groups who started a successful project to improve the liveability of their village over the past five years. The first three winners received a cash prize to further support their initiative (10,000; 5000 and 2500 euros respectively).
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Document, Project description
In 2018, the Flemish Land Agency organised the ‘Dorpskracht’ competition targeted at associations, local governments or residents’ groups who started a successful project to improve the liveability of their village over the past five years. The first three winners received a cash prize to further support their initiative (10,000; 5000 and 2500 euros respectively).
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Document, Project description
Flemish Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Information on the Common Agricultural Policy in Flanders from 2020 onwards
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Website
Information on the Common Agricultural Policy in Flanders from 2020 onwards
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Website
Flemish Environment Department
‘Proeftuin ontharding’ is an initiative of the Flemish Environment Department. It has already launched two calls for projects, targeted at local authorities, associations, organizations, companies and schools. The aim of the call is to speed up the ‘softening’ of Flanders (removing buildings, unused roads or paved squares) and thus increase the quality of the living environment (for example green village centres). The funding can cover up to 75% of the costs and amounts to a minimum of 50,000 euros and a maximum of 250,000 euros.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description, Website
‘Proeftuin ontharding’ is an initiative of the Flemish Environment Department. It has already launched two calls for projects, targeted at local authorities, associations, organizations, companies and schools. The aim of the call is to speed up the ‘softening’ of Flanders (removing buildings, unused roads or paved squares) and thus increase the quality of the living environment (for example green village centres). The funding can cover up to 75% of the costs and amounts to a minimum of 50,000 euros and a maximum of 250,000 euros.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description, Website
VVSG – Vlaamse Vereniging voor Steden en Gemeenten (Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities)
The purpose of this call is to detect, select and scale up projects. The projects have a demonstrable contribution to CO2 reduction and/or offer solutions for a changing climate (climate adaptation). These projects can be extended to surrounding municipalities (‘scalable’). The Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities (VVSG) is responsible for the implementation and supervision of the call.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Document, Project description
The purpose of this call is to detect, select and scale up projects. The projects have a demonstrable contribution to CO2 reduction and/or offer solutions for a changing climate (climate adaptation). These projects can be extended to surrounding municipalities (‘scalable’). The Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities (VVSG) is responsible for the implementation and supervision of the call.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Document, Project description
Bond Beter Leefmilieu (Union Better Environment)
Each province in Flanders runs, in partnership with the Bond Beter Leefmilieu (Bond Better Environment), an annual call for climate projects targeted at municipalities. It aims to encourage local authorities to speed up the transition to a renewable and circular economy. The call focuses on local initiatives around mobility, energy, food, green environment, circular and share-economy, building and housing. Up to 50% of the project cost can be funded.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description, Website
Each province in Flanders runs, in partnership with the Bond Beter Leefmilieu (Bond Better Environment), an annual call for climate projects targeted at municipalities. It aims to encourage local authorities to speed up the transition to a renewable and circular economy. The call focuses on local initiatives around mobility, energy, food, green environment, circular and share-economy, building and housing. Up to 50% of the project cost can be funded.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description, Website
VLM (Vlaamse Landmaatschappij) – Flemish Land Agency
The ‘Buurten op den Buiten’ programme, supported by the King Baudouin Foundation and the Flemish Land Agency, aims to support residents who want to realise a concrete project for their neighborhood or village with a rural character. These are projects that improve the quality of life in a village or neighborhood and promote linkages between a wide and diverse group of residents.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description
The ‘Buurten op den Buiten’ programme, supported by the King Baudouin Foundation and the Flemish Land Agency, aims to support residents who want to realise a concrete project for their neighborhood or village with a rural character. These are projects that improve the quality of life in a village or neighborhood and promote linkages between a wide and diverse group of residents.
Language : Dutch
Type of resource : Project description
Netzwerk Zukunftsraum Land
(
08/06/2020
)
The Austrian NRN together with the Austrian Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism organised an online-event for 180 participants to discuss the state of play concerning the CAP-strategic plan. The Smart Villages concept and its relation to possible interventions were highlighted.
Language : German
Type of resource : Event
The Austrian NRN together with the Austrian Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism organised an online-event for 180 participants to discuss the state of play concerning the CAP-strategic plan. The Smart Villages concept and its relation to possible interventions were highlighted.
Language : German
Type of resource : Event
Netzwerk Zukunftsraum Land
(
25/05/2020
)
On 25th May 2020, the Austrian Network for Rural Development organised an online-conference on Smart Villages. A special emphasis was placed on the current considerations on how to implement Smart Villages in the new CAP Strategic Plan. Representatives from the federal ministry presented their current proposal; 10 projects from 5 thematic fields were presented in 10 breakout-sessions followed by discussions about necessary frameworks for smart village projects.
Language : German
Type of resource : Event
On 25th May 2020, the Austrian Network for Rural Development organised an online-conference on Smart Villages. A special emphasis was placed on the current considerations on how to implement Smart Villages in the new CAP Strategic Plan. Representatives from the federal ministry presented their current proposal; 10 projects from 5 thematic fields were presented in 10 breakout-sessions followed by discussions about necessary frameworks for smart village projects.
Language : German
Type of resource : Event
Swiss Centre for mountain regions Schweizerische Arbeitsgemeinschaft für die Berggebiete SAB
, University of Maribor
The project aims to apply a Smart Village approach and bring together – in so-called Regional Stakeholder Groups (policy makers, business, academia and civil society) to improve the framework for innovation through new forms of stakeholder involvement facilitated by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The test area includes Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland.
Language : English
Type of resource : Website
The project aims to apply a Smart Village approach and bring together – in so-called Regional Stakeholder Groups (policy makers, business, academia and civil society) to improve the framework for innovation through new forms of stakeholder involvement facilitated by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The test area includes Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland.
Language : English
Type of resource : Website
Julian Gschnell
-
Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism
(
03/06/2020
)
ENRD thematic group presentation on Smart Villages & CAP strategic planning in Austria.
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
ENRD thematic group presentation on Smart Villages & CAP strategic planning in Austria.
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
Julian Gschnell
-
Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism
(
04/10/2018
)
ENRD thematic group presentation by Mr Julian Gschnell on Smart Villages development in Austria.
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
ENRD thematic group presentation by Mr Julian Gschnell on Smart Villages development in Austria.
Language : English
Type of resource : Presentation
Austria
Smart Villages and rural development in Austria – possibilities for implementation under the CAP-SP
Julian Gschnell
, Christian Rosenwirth
-
Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism
Presentation at the Smart Village online-conference.
Language : German
Type of resource : Presentation
Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (Managing Authority)
The website provides details, announcements and publications for all the Measures of the Programme. At the following link, promotional spots are provided.
Language : Greek
Type of resource : Website
The website provides details, announcements and publications for all the Measures of the Programme. At the following link, promotional spots are provided.
Language : Greek
Type of resource : Website
Conférence Permanente du Développement territorial
(
2015
)
Analysis of the drivers of the development of rural areas, including obstacles and ways to allow these areas to fully participate in shaping Wallonia.
Language : French
Type of resource : Report
Analysis of the drivers of the development of rural areas, including obstacles and ways to allow these areas to fully participate in shaping Wallonia.
Language : French
Type of resource : Report
Belgium – Wallonia
Regard sur l’économie Wallonne – Economie du numérique (A look at the Walloon Economy – Digital Economy)
SOGEPA – Economic and Strategic Analysis Unit
(
2015
)
Reference document (2015) used as a basis for reflection during the Assises du Numérique (participative approach on digitalisation), organised for the first time in 2015.
Language : French
Type of resource : Report
Walloon Network Support Unit
(
06/12/2018
)
Short seminar on “open data”
Language : French
Type of resource : Event
Short seminar on “open data”
Language : French
Type of resource : Event
Walloon Network Support Unit
(
17/05/2018
–
18/05/2018
)
2-day European Seminar including several workshops dealing with the themes of collaborative third-places, smart Rural Living Lab, Smart territory and village, smart farming, etc.
Language : English, French
Type of resource : Event, Report
2-day European Seminar including several workshops dealing with the themes of collaborative third-places, smart Rural Living Lab, Smart territory and village, smart farming, etc.
Language : English, French
Type of resource : Event, Report
Smart Cities Institute
Practical guides for smart cities developments.
Language : Dutch, French
Type of resource : Website
Practical guides for smart cities developments.
Language : Dutch, French
Type of resource : Website
Smart Cities Institute
Annual publication of a Smart City barometer for Wallonia.
Language : French
Type of resource : Website
Annual publication of a Smart City barometer for Wallonia.
Language : French
Type of resource : Website
Agence du Numérique (AdN) – (Digital Agency)
Official representatives of Digital Wallonia. They carry out 3 missions: promote digital technology, disseminate Digital Wallonia’s actions and propose ideas for the digital development of Wallonia.
Language : French
Type of resource : Article, Project description
Official representatives of Digital Wallonia. They carry out 3 missions: promote digital technology, disseminate Digital Wallonia’s actions and propose ideas for the digital development of Wallonia.
Language : French
Type of resource : Article, Project description
Walloon Public Service (SPW)
First edition of a Walloon geographic information exploitation programme.
Language : French
Type of resource : Website
First edition of a Walloon geographic information exploitation programme.
Language : French
Type of resource : Website
Agence du Numérique (AdN) – (Digital Agency)
(
2019
)
Projects aim to encourage Walloon towns and municipalities to develop digital projects in the areas of energy, environment, mobility or governance.
Language : French
Type of resource : Project description
Projects aim to encourage Walloon towns and municipalities to develop digital projects in the areas of energy, environment, mobility or governance.
Language : French
Type of resource : Project description
Agence du Numérique (AdN) – (Digital Agency)
Website of Agence du Numérique (AdN) responsible for implementing the Digital Wallonia Strategy
Language : English, French
Type of resource : Website
Website of Agence du Numérique (AdN) responsible for implementing the Digital Wallonia Strategy
Language : English, French
Type of resource : Website
Meuse Campagnes LAG
Projects by Meuse Campagnes, including assistance tools for the reconstruction of the ecological network (biodiversity), including participatory production of qualitative data on biotopes by citizens (hedges, trees, islets, plantations, etc.) on a web platform. The platform will also allow citizens to visualise the potential of biodiversity of its plot / commune, to receive advice on its plot and to report public places to maintain biodiversity level in different areas.
Language : French
Type of resource : Project description
Projects by Meuse Campagnes, including assistance tools for the reconstruction of the ecological network (biodiversity), including participatory production of qualitative data on biotopes by citizens (hedges, trees, islets, plantations, etc.) on a web platform. The platform will also allow citizens to visualise the potential of biodiversity of its plot / commune, to receive advice on its plot and to report public places to maintain biodiversity level in different areas.
Language : French
Type of resource : Project description
Célia Gonçalves
(
2016
–
2016
)
This solution allows remote monitoring of parameters such as weight, blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose, oximetry and body temperature. These parameters are of the utmost importance, since they are directly related to pathologies with a great prevalence in Portugal, and are responsible for high rates of mortality and morbidity and, therefore, represent a relevant economic cost for the National Health System. The eHealth system allows the early diagnosis and prevention of risk situations, as well as a more efficient management of care provision, in particular for those suffering from chronic illnesses, and an improvement in the response capacity of health units. This particular version of eHealth solution – applied in the Portuguese village of Sabugueiro – makes use of a recent technology developed by a private national company, based in the Institute Pedro Nunes (IPN) Incubator – Association for the Development of Incubation Activities for Ideas and Businesses (a private, non-profit institution created in 2002 on the initiative of University of Coimbra. The equipment consists of a kit including a weighing scale, a digital blood pressure monitor (sphygmomanometer) with integrated blood glucose meter, and a tablet computer. The user – either autonomously or with support from a carer – performs the measurements at home, and the data is transmitted via Bluetooth to the tablet computer where, after validation, it is sent via internet in an encrypted and secure mode using the integrated 3G module to a specific server (web portal), where is stored and made available for consultation to duly authorised health professionals in real-time. The historical data is also available to the authorised professionals.
Type of resource : Smart Solution
This solution allows remote monitoring of parameters such as weight, blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose, oximetry and body temperature. These parameters are of the utmost importance, since they are directly related to pathologies with a great prevalence in Portugal, and are responsible for high rates of mortality and morbidity and, therefore, represent a relevant economic cost for the National Health System. The eHealth system allows the early diagnosis and prevention of risk situations, as well as a more efficient management of care provision, in particular for those suffering from chronic illnesses, and an improvement in the response capacity of health units. This particular version of eHealth solution – applied in the Portuguese village of Sabugueiro – makes use of a recent technology developed by a private national company, based in the Institute Pedro Nunes (IPN) Incubator – Association for the Development of Incubation Activities for Ideas and Businesses (a private, non-profit institution created in 2002 on the initiative of University of Coimbra. The equipment consists of a kit including a weighing scale, a digital blood pressure monitor (sphygmomanometer) with integrated blood glucose meter, and a tablet computer. The user – either autonomously or with support from a carer – performs the measurements at home, and the data is transmitted via Bluetooth to the tablet computer where, after validation, it is sent via internet in an encrypted and secure mode using the integrated 3G module to a specific server (web portal), where is stored and made available for consultation to duly authorised health professionals in real-time. The historical data is also available to the authorised professionals.
Type of resource : Smart Solution
