Resources
The Resources Database contains relevant Smart Villages resources (including analytical reports, case studies, strategies, webpages, presentations, etc.) identified and collected in the framework of the Smart Rural 21 project (2020-2022) and later in the framework of Smart Rural 27 project (2021-2023). Many of the resources were directly developed in the framework of the Smart Rural projects (for instance smart village strategies or presentations made at events), whereas others are external resources identified to be relevant for Smart Villages. The database is continuously being enhanced until the end of the Smart Rural 27 project, and users can search by country, type of policy, type of organisation, type of resource or free keyword search.
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
The factsheet outlines 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 : Case study, Document
The factsheet outlines 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 : Case study, Document
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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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.
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 presentation on seed production options for own use and sale. The presentation was given at the fourth in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21.
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
A presentation on marketing in organic production. The presentation was given at the fourth in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21.
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
A presentation on the preservation and sales of processed organic products. The presentation was given at the fourth in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21.
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
A presentation on the advantages of tomato production in controlled conditions and the properties of substrates for growing in greenhouses. The presentation was given at the fourth in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21.
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
A presentation on establishing and maintaining favourable relations between the factors of organic production, including management of work processes to achieve economical and profitable production, and determining the differences between investment and profit in conventional and organic production. The presentation was given at the third in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21.
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
A presentation on the importance of conventional, agro-ecological, and ecological irrigation. The presentation was given at the third in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
A presentation on soil treatment with biopreparations, seed treatment and foliar treatment. The presentation was given at the third in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21.
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
A presentation on the use of biopreparations as a substitute for mineral fertilisers, chemical fungicides and insecticides. The presentation was given at the third in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21.
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
A presentation on biofertilisers and the use of microorganisms for nutrients, detailing on microbiological preparations and the optimal time for use. The presentation was given at the first in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21.
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
A presentation on the concept of smart agriculture and its benefits for farmers, as well as the value of organic agriculture and the first steps for achieving it. The presentation was given at the first in a series of training events on organic production, modern practices of farm management and production technologies, organised by the Babina Greda village for local farmers, within the framework of the Smart Rural 21.
Language : Croatian
Type of resource : Presentation
Prepared in the framework of the Smart Rural 21 project, this report presents examples and processes related to the development of decentralised micro-grids and energy communities, also considering the application of blockchain-based technologies. Key features of the presented cases and the relevance to the energy community of Stanz im Mürztal (Austria) are highlighted.
Language : English
Type of resource : Report
A summary of Working Group 2 workshop outcomes of the “Smart Villages programmes & calls (CAP and Cohesion Policy)” discussion held within the third Policy Group Workshop of the Smart Rural 21 project. The summary includes examples, most interesting aspects and needs.
Language : English
A summary of Working Group 1 workshop outcomes of the “Capacity-building for Smart Villages (LEADER & networking)” discussion held within the third Policy Group Workshop of the Smart Rural 21 project. The summary includes examples, most interesting aspects and needs.
Language : English