News and Publications

Stay up to date with all the news from the Network and with what is happening with RDPE at a regional and national level by clicking the tabs on the left. Click on the publications tab to access publications produced by us or on our behalf. There are links to other relevant publications there too.

Latest Information

European Network for Rural Development survey

21 Feb 2012

The European Network for Rural Development (EN RD) is asking Local Action Groups (LAGs) to respond to their survey on Local Development Strategies, specifically putting the strategy into action and monitoring and evaluation that is undertaken.

The National RDPE Skills Framework

17 Feb 2012

The Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) aims to improve competitiveness in the agriculture and forestry sector; safeguard and enhance the rural environment; foster competitive and sustainable rural businesses and thriving rural communities.

Cooperation offer from Portugal

17 Feb 2012

A Portuguese Local Action Group is looking for international partners for its Natural Tourism project.

Environmental Stewardship developments

17 Feb 2012

Natural England has published a webpage to keep interested parties up-to-date with the Environmental Stewardship programme.

New report from Carnegie UK Trust

17 Feb 2012

Last summer, the Carnegie UK Trust carried out a short research study to explore the landscape of rural development networks across the UK and Ireland.

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The projects directory holds records of all types of projects related to all regions. Submit your project to the directory and find other similar projects in your area.

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What’s on

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