Last week's GRASSCEILING Final Showcase our members Styan Tchoukanov & Maria Nikolopoulou stressed that we must urgently address the deep-rooted barriers still facing too many rural women. Women are key to #SustainableDevelopment building #ResilientEconomies vibrant communities & #StrongerSocieties💪

Tomorrow the #RuralPactConference “from vision to action” kicks off in Kortrijk, Belgium, with around 250 participants exchanging ideas, networking, & building capacities for action. 🎥🔴Can’t join in person? Tune in tomorrow at 15:00 to watch the event live: bit.ly/4mhhQM3 #RuralVisionEU #RuralPact

🚨 We're hiring! AEIDL seeks a Social Media Reporting Expert to support the @eib.org via fi-compass 📍Luxembourg (or relocate) 🇱🇺 ⏱ Full-time freelance 🗓 Start ASAP | Apply by 29 Aug 2025 📄 Use required CV (not Europass) → aeidl.eu/wp-content/u... Info: aeidl.eu/news/news/ur...

The 'Generational Business Transfer Plan' in rural Salamanca connects retiring owners with new entrepreneurs: 85 transfers since 2024 from 183 businesses. A boost for rural jobs & services. Explore the case & our good practice database 👇 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

‘Mobitwin’ was launched to provide door-to-door social transport in Flanders. Today, it operates across Belgium, supporting over 40 000 members annually - 75% of whom live in rural areas. In 2023, Mobitwin introduced digital tools and innovations to enhance its service. #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

The #EURegionsWeek returns to Brussels from 13–15 October 2025! 👉 Full programme: bit.ly/44PdDZs While this year's agenda covers a broad range of topics, several sessions are expected to be particularly interesting & relevant to rural development. #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU @ec.europa.eu

📢 SAVE THE DATE! 🌳💧☀️♻️ Join us for the inaugural webinar of the new #ELIF Environment and Climate Thematic Community! 🌱Nature and Biodiversity in Focus: Insights & Impact from Projects 🗓️23 June 2025 ⏰15:00 - 16:30 CEST 📍Online Register now: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

📢 Tomorrow's the day! Last chance to register for the #EUGPPHelpdesk webinar! Join us to explore how public buyers can advance social objectives through public procurement, focusing on reserved contracts. 🗓️ 11 June, 10:00-11:30 CEST ➡️ Register now: green-forum.ec.europa.eu/events/eu-gp...

🌍 Discover ELIF's 2025 Action Plan! 🚀 The European Local Innovation Forum (#ELIF), an #AEIDL initiative, is gearing up for a dynamic year ahead! Introducing ELIF's 2025 Action Plan: linkedin.com/feed/update/...

🌍 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate local climate action! AEIDL & #EUClimatePact back 50+ projects driving change in biodiversity, energy & more 💡 Local action eases eco-anxiety & sparks real impact 👉 Become an #EUClimatePact Ambassador: ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...

📢 Serafin Pazos, Senior expert,Territorial Development at @aeidl.bsky.social , presented the initial @FUTURALproject — 8⃣ key proposals to enhance community-led innovation in #post2027 EU policies,together with @ec.europa.eu REGIO &AGRI,@eesc.bsky.social, @europarl.europa.eu,CoR, ERCA,PREPARE,ELARD.

📢 #AEIDLJobs: We’re hiring! AEIDL is recruiting a Senior Policy Expert on Rural and Territorial Development to participate in Service Contracts for EU institutions 🌱🇪🇺 🗓️ Apply by 2 June 2025. Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below! 🔗 www.aeidl.eu/news/news/se...

📢 AEIDL’s newsletter repository is now live! Catch up on green, rural and social innovation stories from across Europe — all in one place. 📚 Browse the archive: aeidl.eu/newsletter-r... 💌 Subscribe and stay updated: mailchi.mp/aeidl/newsle... #EUProjects #Newsletters

‼️ Cooperation across EU, national, regional & local actors in shaping local policy is at risk! AEIDL co-authored this ECoPP declaration—use it to champion a stronger Partnership Principle in the next EU budget. Take a look now 👉👀 www.aeidl.eu/news/news/ke...

🚀 Big news coming soon! Stay ahead with our Monthly Newsletter on Innovations in Local Development 🌍✨ Get fresh ideas, success stories & smart solutions transforming communities. 📬 Subscribe now 👉 mailchi.mp/aeidl/newsle... #AEIDLNews #AprilNewsletter

Welcome to the team, Gianluca Asaro! 👋 Gianluca recently joined AEIDL as Business Development Officer, helping drive growth across #Europe. Get to know him 👇 aeidl.eu/expert/asaro... #WelcomeToTheTeam #MeetTheTeam #AEIDL

📢 Colleagues Ana Nava and Ana Fernandez are representing #CommunitiesforClimate at the DG Regional and Urban Policy stand in the Climate Action Village during the #EUClimatePact Flagship Event #TogetherForAction Come and see how AEIDL contributes to inclusive & innovative #EUClimateAction!🌱💡

🌍 This weekend, the AEIDL Board met with experts to discuss the future of #localdevelopment in a changing world. As we look to 2025, adapting to #Europe’s evolving needs is key. Stay tuned for our upcoming paper on the vital role of local actors in shaping the future!

📢 Join #FUTURAL project at the 1st EU Rural #Innovation Forum! 📍 Amorebieta-Etxano, Spain | May 14-15 ✅ #SmartSolutions for #rural areas ✅ Policy discussions on #post2027 strategies ✅ Networking & project showcases ...and more! Register now! t.co/awkULMR4Ek

Saturday was International Women's Day, from AEIDL we recognise all the women who, with their dedication and talent, are making a difference in the world of local development. 💼💪 We remain committed to an inclusive and equitable environment. #InternationalWomensDay #8M

🌍 Exciting news! AEIDL joined the PACTE+ Project "Active Cities for a Healthier Europe" event at the European Committee of the Regions 🇪🇺 Let’s move on to a way of life! or Sport, helping cities shape smarter policies for active, healthier communities 🏙️💪 #ActiveCities

AEIDL #February Updates! 🚀 Stay tuned for the latest #news 🔍 More details here: aeidl.eu/news/ 🌐 #Innovation #Strategy @ec.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu

🚀 Welcome Thérèse Taka Tangwa to AEIDL as our new Administrative & Office Assistant! 🚀 Get to know her with three quick questions 👇 👀 More here: www.aeidl.eu/expert/taka-... Say hi in the comments! 👏 #WelcomeToTheTeam #MeetTheTeam #AEIDL

The #WeBuySocialEU training event in Luxembourg 🇱🇺 has just started at the Conference Centre & Training Center de la Chambre de Commerce! Stay tuned all day for insights about socially responsible public procurement! #EUPublicprocurement

⭐️ AEIDL's community has surpassed 5,000 LinkedIn followers, and #ELIF now has over 2,000 members! Thank you for helping us grow and make an impact 🚀 In 2025, we’ll continue driving #innovation, #collaboration, and local solutions. Join us in shaping a more #inclusive future! 💙

🌟 Join us on 10 Feb 2025 (10:00-12:30 CET, online) for the launch of the RURACTIVE Forum! 🚀 Connect with experts & policymakers, discuss #rural #innovation, and help shape #EU strategies for smart, sustainable local development. 👉 Register now: x.com/Ruractive_EU/s… lnkd.in/dGS96-ia

Plaidoyer pour un changement dans les achats Les Ambassadeurs #WeBuySocialEU imaginent des achats intégrant des critères sociaux à travers l'🇪🇺. Découvrez comment et réfléchissez à la manière dont votre organisation peut y contribuer ! 👉 bit.ly/3PpKf4z @aeidl.bsky.social @essfrance.bsky.social

Hello from AEIDL! 🌍 We’re committed to empowering communities, fostering social innovation, and supporting sustainable local development across Europe. Get to know us and explore our work by visiting our website: www.aeidl.eu 🤝🚀 #FirstPost #SocialInnovation #CommunityDevelopment

New research from Croatia 🇭🇷 shows how local actors tackle Euro-skepticism by 'playing the scales'—bridging the gap between EU 🇪🇺 policies & local concerns. By addressing biased measures, they’re shaping fairer policies for farmers 🌱🗣️ 👉 Read the paper: aeidl.eu/wp-content/upl…

We’re live! Kicking off the #ELIF Network Event on Community-led social innovation 🤝 Over 150 registered participants to showcase inspiring examples of how local communities across the EU are addressing social challenges through innovation #SocialInnovation #LocalDevelopment

🌟 Discover #CLSI Inspiring Practices! Explore how @mijnbuurtje strengthens communities in 85+ Dutch 🇳🇱 areas, tackling aging, loneliness, poverty & more 👉👀🗓️ Join us on 12 Dec 👉 Last chance:#SocialInnovation #CommunityLed ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… aeidl.eu/wp-content/upl…

🌍 Boost sustainable procurement with the #GPPHelpdesk webinar! Learn how market consultations drive innovation & success 🗣️ Speakers from 🇪🇺 EU Commission, 🇨🇿 South Moravia, 🇪🇸 B-Live, &🇧🇪 Flanders 📅 12 Dec, 10:00-11:30 👉 Register:#WeBuySocialEU iclei.webex.com/weblink/regist…

✨Discover Communities of employment and sustainable rural entrepreneurship, an inspiring #CLSI practice! 👉📅 Join us on Dec 12, 2024 🚨 Don't wait too long, the registration closes soon! ✍ Register now: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… aeidl.eu/wp-content/upl…

🚨 Webinar Alert! ⭐️Meet our third speaker for the final @EU_Commission's #GPPHelpdesk session: 🟩 Alexander Lemmens 🇧🇪 🗓️ When: 12 December, 10:00–11:30 AM CET 👉 Register now:#EUPublicProcurement #WeBuySocialEU iclei.webex.com/weblink/regist…

🗓️ Dec 12: Launch of the CLSI network at #ELIF! Expert panel: 🔸 Gorka Espiau (@agirrecenter, UPV/EHU) 🔸 Bruno De Menna (@OECD) 🔸 Michel Laine (AEIDL VP) ✨ Facilitators: Armelle Ledan & Patricia Martínez ✍ Register:#SocialInnovation #CommunityLed ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

🚨 Webinar Alert! 🌟 Meet our speakers for the final @EU_Commission's #GPPHelpdesk session: 🟩 Jakub Váňa 🇨🇿 🟩 Luigi Carinci 🇪🇸 🗓️ Dec 12, 10:00–11:30 CET 🔗 Register:#EUPublicProcurement #WeBuySocialEU iclei.webex.com/weblink/regist…

✨Discover Think global - Act local, an inspiring #CLSI practice! 👀👉📅 Join us at the ELIF CLSI Network Launch on Dec 12 to connect with peers, learn how communities are driving #SocialInnovation & much more! ✍ Register now: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… bit.ly/3CYTnKo

🚨 Webinar Alert! Join the final webinar of the @EU_Commission's #GPPHelpdesk series: "How can preliminary market consultations boost sustainable public procurement?" 🌍🤝 🗓️ 12 December 2024, 10:00–11:30 AM CET 👉 Register now: iclei.webex.com/weblink/regist…

✨Discover World of Good People Community Centre, an inspiring #CLSI practice! 👉👀📅 Join us at the #ELIF CLSI #Network Launch on Dec 12, to explore more projects, connect & learn more about #socialinnovation ✍ Register now: bit.ly/4fLxAnI bit.ly/4i38d2H

It's a WRAP UP! A huge thanks to everyone who joined and contributed to today’s discussions on #SmartRurality and sustainable EU policies🌱 We hope you have enjoyed, been inspired and learned a lot! Recordings & materials will be available shortly! #ELIF #LocalInnovation

We’re live! 🚀 Kicking off the #ELIF Webinar on Ensuring that the post 2027 EU policies are (really) smart and sustainable 🌱 200 registered participants to discuss #SmartRurality and sustainable local development! ⭐️ #ELIF #EUPolicies #TerritorialCohesion

✨Discover Toukomst, an inspiring #CLSI practice! 👉📅 Join us at the ELIF CLSI Network Launch on Dec 12, 2024 to explore more projects, connect with peers, & learn how communities are driving #SocialInnovation 🚨 Register now: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… aeidl.eu/wp-content/upl…

🌍 EVENT: Launch of the ELIF Community-Led Social Innovation (CLSI) network 🗓️Join us at the ELIF CLSI Network Launch on Dec 12, 2024 to discover innovative best-practice CLSI projects that tackle local #socialchallenges across the #EU 🇪🇺 ✍️Register now: x.com/AEIDL/status/1… bit.ly/4fLxAnI

👥 #MEETTHESPEAKERS of the #ELIF webinar (25 Nov, 9:30 AM CET)! ⭐ Janne Sinerma (AEIDL) will offer a reflection on how we can make the new EU policies smarter and more #sustainable 🌱 🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TODAY:#SmartRurality #EU2027 ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

👥 #MEETTHESPEAKERS of the #ELIF webinar (25 Nov, 9:30 AM CET)! ⭐ Blanca Casares (@AEIDL) how EU policies can foster behavioral change towards #ClimateSmart #Agriculture 📄 Read her policy brief:🖋️ Last day to register is 20/11: lnkd.in/ddWWmPSW lnkd.in/d9jqk2Rf

✨Discover VirtuALL, a #CLSI inspiring practice! 👉🗓️Join us at the ELIF CLSI Network Launch on Dec 12, 2024 to explore more projects, connect with peers, & learn how communities are driving #SocialInnovation. ✍️Register now: bit.ly/4fLxAnI bit.ly/48PNcnU

👥 #MEETTHESPEAKERS of the #ELIF webinar (25 Nov, 9:30 AM CET)! ⭐Carla Lostrangio (@AEIDL) will discuss how EU policies can balance growth, competitiveness & #territorialcohesion 📄 Read her policy brief:🖋️ Register by Nov 20th: lnkd.in/ddWWmPSW lnkd.in/dd5z3XA9

🌟 AEIDL is hiring a Rural and Territorial Development Communications Expert for Horizon Europe projects. Learn more about the role and apply by 2 Dec here ⬇️#jobopportunity #EUJobs #Communications #jobsinbrussels lnkd.in/dE-75-Te

🔔 Register now! 12 Dec 2024 | 10:00 AM CET | Online Registration:Join the launch of the Community-Led Social Innovation (CLSI) network of #ELIF. Explore innovative projects tackling social challenges across the #EU 🇪🇺 Don’t miss this chance! lnkd.in/dKr-ECcJ

🌍 Webinar: 25 Nov 2024 | 9:30 AM CET Join the #ELIF webinar to discuss how EU policies can drive smart, sustainable development beyond 2027. Check the agenda:Register now!Let’s make a real impact on rural innovation! #EU2027 x.com/AEIDL/status/1… lnkd.in/ddWWmPSW lnkd.in/d8xE43jQ