Within the framework of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) is foreseen for first time the development of a National Rural Network (NRN), in which are participating, as members, Chambers, Research Institutes, Environmental Organizations, LAGs etc. Members of the Network are also agencies of the Ministry for Agricultural Development and Food and the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climatic Change, which are responsible of the management and implementation of some measures of the RDP.
The main goals of the NRN are:
- interconnection of its members
- localization and analysis of best practices related to Rural Development
- exchange of experience and knowhow on Rural Development. Diffusion of the results of RDP at local, national and european level
- technical assistance for the inter-territorial and transnational collaboration projects within axis 4 “Leader approach” of the RDP
- Collaboration with the European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) and NRNs of other Member States
Main actions of the NRN are:
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- organization of meetings, congresses, seminars and thematic working groups/ meetings
- publications, such as newsletters, magazines, manuals on RDP subjects
- development of database for collection and publication of best practices
- development of website in Greek and English. Use of social media for networking.
 NRN brochure | [PDF File] | 1149 kB |
