Major changes and evolution of rural territories
Welcoming policies to foster territorial cohesion
The digital revolution for the development of the attractiveness of rural territories
Laurence BARTHE, French governmental agency for land management and territorial attractiveness, « Territoires 2040 » group (areas of poor density) - University Toulouse II le Mirail
Michael DeSimone is a senior SAS developer and quantitative data analyst with over 18 years of consulting experience. He has extensive experience developing complex models in SAS, SQL, Python and R and specializes in automating and modularizing models. He has worked for many top financial institutions on projects involving credit risk modeling, fraud detection, and regulatory reporting. He is proficient in statistical techniques and data analysis using large, disparate datasets.
Michael DeSimone is a senior SAS developer and quantitative data analyst with over 18 years of consulting experience. He has extensive experience developing complex models in SAS, SQL, Python and R and specializes in automating and modularizing models. He has worked for many top financial institutions on projects involving credit risk modeling, fraud detection, and regulatory reporting. He is proficient in statistical techniques and data analysis using large, disparate datasets.
The West Regional Authority was established in 1994 and covers an area of 13,801 square kilometers including the counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. It coordinates public services and endorses national plans and policies while addressing regional challenges such as rural depopulation resulting from declines in agriculture. The Regional Planning Guidelines set strategic policies around social infrastructure, community development, agriculture and local products. An example of good practice is the regeneration of the small town of Kiltimagh in County Mayo, which saw population and economic growth through a three phase process of developing infrastructure, enterprises, training and tourism products such as festivals and a sculpture park.
The National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) represents 264 municipalities and focuses on representing municipalities to the central government and supporting municipalities in executing their powers. NAMRB expects to learn from other partners in GRISI PLUS about applying information technologies to increase rural attractiveness and implementing schemes to promote local products and heritage. NAMRB also intends to identify Bulgarian good practices to share and explore transferring practices of partners to the domestic context.
Development agency Sinergija was established in 1998 to promote entrepreneurship and coordinate economic and cultural development in rural municipalities in Slovenia. The agency has participated in many national and international projects related to rural development, often as a lead partner. It presented on its work implementing various projects in its region focused on issues like unemployment, emigration of youth, and lack of financial resources for rural development. The agency discussed its role in the local action group for sustainable rural development projects, and its goals for the GRISI PLUS program to successfully implement good practices, engage policymakers, and satisfy target groups.
The document summarizes a presentation given by representatives from the Larnaca District Development Agency in Cyprus. The agency was formed in 2003 to promote development in Larnaca district according to EU models. It represents municipalities and communities in the district. Key challenges to rural development in Cyprus include an aging population, limited agricultural land, and the need to keep people in rural areas. Existing policies aim to boost competitiveness, sustainable resource use, and quality of life. The agency hopes to identify best practices from other regions to improve development policies and make rural areas more attractive.
TIEESI is a non-profit organization that coordinates rural development initiatives for the municipalities of Sintiki and Iraclia in Greece. It aims to promote employment, entrepreneurship, and address issues like agrotourism and cultivation of new crops. Existing policies focus on cultural development, cross-border cooperation, and welcoming visitors. TIEESI has implemented projects related to employment, social and cultural development, and welcoming rural visitors. It hopes to foster innovation and use of technology through participation in the GRISI PLUS program and create an interregional cluster focused on welcoming policies. Cross-border policies and welcoming visitors are practices it recommends transferring to other regions.
Vidzeme Planning Region is a regional public authority in Latvia responsible for regional planning and development. It covers an area of 15,246 km2 and has a population of around 228,522, with 55% living rurally. The region aims to address depopulation of rural areas and promote agriculture, forestry, and related industries to create new jobs. It is involved in several EU projects related to rural development, and hopes to learn geomatic tools and best practices from the GRISI PLUS project to promote rural territories in Vidzeme and develop transnational projects.
This document summarizes information about the Crete Region in Greece following local government reforms. It provides an overview of the region's administration structure, population statistics, economic sectors, key rural development issues and policies, and existing projects. The presentation aims to identify opportunities to improve rural development policies in Crete through the use of geographical information systems and by sharing good practices with other European regions.
15.ppt gers cci launching conf grisi plusgrisiplus
This document summarizes a presentation by the Gers Chamber of Commerce and Industry on rural development in the Midi-Pyrenees region of France. The CCI represents local companies, especially small and medium enterprises, and supports their development projects. It also works with regional and local authorities on economic development initiatives. Some key issues facing rural areas in Midi-Pyrenees are an aging population, lack of infrastructure in some places, and young people migrating to cities. Existing policies aim to address these challenges and modernize agriculture. The CCI is involved in EU projects and hopes to transfer good practices from other regions, such as promoting local brands, through its work in the GRISI PLUS project.
The Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments (LALRG) held a conference in Toulouse, France on February 9th, 2012 to present information about Latvia and the role of LALRG. LALRG is a voluntary public organization established in 1991 to represent the interests of Latvia's 119 municipalities and 9 cities. Main goals include representing members' interests, promoting cooperation between local governments, and disseminating information. LALRG advocates for rural local governments in negotiations with national and EU institutions and implements projects focused on territorial cooperation and development.
Galway County Council is responsible for the administrative area of County Galway and provides important infrastructure and social services. It seeks to enhance the county while protecting its unique character. The council facilitates partnerships between statutory and community organizations. County Galway has a population of 175,127 spread over 6,099 square kilometers, with 83% living in rural areas. Through various policies and projects, the council supports rural development, economic initiatives, social services, and vibrant communities. It hopes to identify new initiatives to support rural communities through its involvement in the GRISI PLUS program.
This document summarizes information about the Regional Development Agency of Usti Region (RDA Usti) and rural development initiatives in the Usti Region of the Czech Republic. RDA Usti was established in 1994 to support economic and social development in the region. It provides services such as grant management consultancy and development planning. Key issues facing rural areas include declining populations, lack of jobs, and reduced agricultural production. Existing policies aim to address these through programs supporting infrastructure, tourism, small businesses, and technology access. The region hopes to leverage partnerships through programs like GRISI PLUS to share best practices and strengthen rural development policies and local action groups.
The document summarizes information about Estonia and Tartu Science Park.
1) Estonia has a population of 1.31 million people spread across 45,000 square kilometers with 30% living in rural areas. It is a leader in e-governance and was the first country to allow national parliamentary elections over the internet.
2) Tartu Science Park was founded in 1992 and has 65 companies in sectors like electronics, biotechnology, and ICT. It provides office and lab space, business services, and networking support to startup and established companies.
3) Rural development faces challenges like regional disparities and an aging population moving to cities. Existing policies aim to stimulate jobs and non-
5 - The strategic stakes for the development of rural territories up to 2020grisiplus
Major changes and evolution of rural territories
Welcoming policies to foster territorial cohesion
The digital revolution for the development of the attractiveness of rural territories
Marie GOMBERT, Fabienne BENEST, National Institut of Geographic and Forestry Information
1 - Geographical information, a way to make European rural territories adopt ...grisiplus
This document discusses a geomatics strategy for rural economic development in the GERS region of France. It outlines that 80% of existing information can be geolocated and that georeferenced data is a universal tool for visualizing information online. The strategy involves building consensus among key actors to define a long-term action plan around a chosen niche, such as geo-traceability of local products. Two projects, GRISI and GRISI PLUS, were launched to promote geomatics and resulted in new R&D projects, regional cooperation, and credibility for the region.
3 - The strategic stakes for the development of rural territories up to 2020 grisiplus
Major changes and evolution of rural territories
Welcoming policies to foster territorial cohesion
The digital revolution for the development of the attractiveness of rural territories
Olivier DENOUAL, National Agency of Services and Payment – French Rural Network - Collectif Ville Campagne
The West Regional Authority was established in 1994 and covers an area of 13,801 square kilometers including the counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. It coordinates public services and endorses national plans and policies while addressing regional challenges such as rural depopulation resulting from declines in agriculture. The Regional Planning Guidelines set strategic policies around social infrastructure, community development, agriculture and local products. An example of good practice is the regeneration of the small town of Kiltimagh in County Mayo, which saw population and economic growth through a three phase process of developing infrastructure, enterprises, training and tourism products such as festivals and a sculpture park.
The National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) represents 264 municipalities and focuses on representing municipalities to the central government and supporting municipalities in executing their powers. NAMRB expects to learn from other partners in GRISI PLUS about applying information technologies to increase rural attractiveness and implementing schemes to promote local products and heritage. NAMRB also intends to identify Bulgarian good practices to share and explore transferring practices of partners to the domestic context.
Development agency Sinergija was established in 1998 to promote entrepreneurship and coordinate economic and cultural development in rural municipalities in Slovenia. The agency has participated in many national and international projects related to rural development, often as a lead partner. It presented on its work implementing various projects in its region focused on issues like unemployment, emigration of youth, and lack of financial resources for rural development. The agency discussed its role in the local action group for sustainable rural development projects, and its goals for the GRISI PLUS program to successfully implement good practices, engage policymakers, and satisfy target groups.
The document summarizes a presentation given by representatives from the Larnaca District Development Agency in Cyprus. The agency was formed in 2003 to promote development in Larnaca district according to EU models. It represents municipalities and communities in the district. Key challenges to rural development in Cyprus include an aging population, limited agricultural land, and the need to keep people in rural areas. Existing policies aim to boost competitiveness, sustainable resource use, and quality of life. The agency hopes to identify best practices from other regions to improve development policies and make rural areas more attractive.
TIEESI is a non-profit organization that coordinates rural development initiatives for the municipalities of Sintiki and Iraclia in Greece. It aims to promote employment, entrepreneurship, and address issues like agrotourism and cultivation of new crops. Existing policies focus on cultural development, cross-border cooperation, and welcoming visitors. TIEESI has implemented projects related to employment, social and cultural development, and welcoming rural visitors. It hopes to foster innovation and use of technology through participation in the GRISI PLUS program and create an interregional cluster focused on welcoming policies. Cross-border policies and welcoming visitors are practices it recommends transferring to other regions.
Vidzeme Planning Region is a regional public authority in Latvia responsible for regional planning and development. It covers an area of 15,246 km2 and has a population of around 228,522, with 55% living rurally. The region aims to address depopulation of rural areas and promote agriculture, forestry, and related industries to create new jobs. It is involved in several EU projects related to rural development, and hopes to learn geomatic tools and best practices from the GRISI PLUS project to promote rural territories in Vidzeme and develop transnational projects.
This document summarizes information about the Crete Region in Greece following local government reforms. It provides an overview of the region's administration structure, population statistics, economic sectors, key rural development issues and policies, and existing projects. The presentation aims to identify opportunities to improve rural development policies in Crete through the use of geographical information systems and by sharing good practices with other European regions.
15.ppt gers cci launching conf grisi plusgrisiplus
This document summarizes a presentation by the Gers Chamber of Commerce and Industry on rural development in the Midi-Pyrenees region of France. The CCI represents local companies, especially small and medium enterprises, and supports their development projects. It also works with regional and local authorities on economic development initiatives. Some key issues facing rural areas in Midi-Pyrenees are an aging population, lack of infrastructure in some places, and young people migrating to cities. Existing policies aim to address these challenges and modernize agriculture. The CCI is involved in EU projects and hopes to transfer good practices from other regions, such as promoting local brands, through its work in the GRISI PLUS project.
The Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments (LALRG) held a conference in Toulouse, France on February 9th, 2012 to present information about Latvia and the role of LALRG. LALRG is a voluntary public organization established in 1991 to represent the interests of Latvia's 119 municipalities and 9 cities. Main goals include representing members' interests, promoting cooperation between local governments, and disseminating information. LALRG advocates for rural local governments in negotiations with national and EU institutions and implements projects focused on territorial cooperation and development.
Galway County Council is responsible for the administrative area of County Galway and provides important infrastructure and social services. It seeks to enhance the county while protecting its unique character. The council facilitates partnerships between statutory and community organizations. County Galway has a population of 175,127 spread over 6,099 square kilometers, with 83% living in rural areas. Through various policies and projects, the council supports rural development, economic initiatives, social services, and vibrant communities. It hopes to identify new initiatives to support rural communities through its involvement in the GRISI PLUS program.
This document summarizes information about the Regional Development Agency of Usti Region (RDA Usti) and rural development initiatives in the Usti Region of the Czech Republic. RDA Usti was established in 1994 to support economic and social development in the region. It provides services such as grant management consultancy and development planning. Key issues facing rural areas include declining populations, lack of jobs, and reduced agricultural production. Existing policies aim to address these through programs supporting infrastructure, tourism, small businesses, and technology access. The region hopes to leverage partnerships through programs like GRISI PLUS to share best practices and strengthen rural development policies and local action groups.
The document summarizes information about Estonia and Tartu Science Park.
1) Estonia has a population of 1.31 million people spread across 45,000 square kilometers with 30% living in rural areas. It is a leader in e-governance and was the first country to allow national parliamentary elections over the internet.
2) Tartu Science Park was founded in 1992 and has 65 companies in sectors like electronics, biotechnology, and ICT. It provides office and lab space, business services, and networking support to startup and established companies.
3) Rural development faces challenges like regional disparities and an aging population moving to cities. Existing policies aim to stimulate jobs and non-
5 - The strategic stakes for the development of rural territories up to 2020grisiplus
Major changes and evolution of rural territories
Welcoming policies to foster territorial cohesion
The digital revolution for the development of the attractiveness of rural territories
Marie GOMBERT, Fabienne BENEST, National Institut of Geographic and Forestry Information
1 - Geographical information, a way to make European rural territories adopt ...grisiplus
This document discusses a geomatics strategy for rural economic development in the GERS region of France. It outlines that 80% of existing information can be geolocated and that georeferenced data is a universal tool for visualizing information online. The strategy involves building consensus among key actors to define a long-term action plan around a chosen niche, such as geo-traceability of local products. Two projects, GRISI and GRISI PLUS, were launched to promote geomatics and resulted in new R&D projects, regional cooperation, and credibility for the region.
3 - The strategic stakes for the development of rural territories up to 2020 grisiplus
Major changes and evolution of rural territories
Welcoming policies to foster territorial cohesion
The digital revolution for the development of the attractiveness of rural territories
Olivier DENOUAL, National Agency of Services and Payment – French Rural Network - Collectif Ville Campagne
6. 1. Les archipels communautaires
Contexte et processus dominants
- Dérégulation des marchés - Abandon des politiques - Fracture sociale : segmentation
territoriales et précarisation renforcées
- Production alimentaire
suffisante mais tensions - Retrait des services publics - Attractivité forte des villes mais
énergétiques arrêt de l’étalement urbain
- Pas de tension sur l’accès au - Recul de l’économie
foncier résidentielle
Description Marqueur dominant : la fragmentation
Reconfigurations Production Noyaux d’habitat Recomposition du Echanges réduits, Gouvernance
selon logiques présente mais dispersés peuplement ; flux localisés et micro, autocentrée
affinitaires : l’entre- limitée, consommat ségrégation sociale informels ; faible présence
Campagnes
soi ion de proximité forte des investisseurs
jardinées
publics et privés
Enjeux
Le contrôle : maîtriser le laisser-faire, anticiper La régulation : organiser le fonctionnement
les risques induits des communautés (internes et externes)
7.
8. 2. Les plates-formes productives
Contexte et processus dominants
Pressions fortes pour répondre à Abandon des politiques Recompactage et rayonnement
la demande alimentaire et territoriales de l’urbanité
énergétique
Retrait des services publics Disparition de l’attrait résidentiel
Investissements massifs sur les et symbolique pour le rural de
espaces supports de production faible densité
Description Marqueur dominant : l’exploitation
Dépeuplement, aba Gouvernance meso
Maximisation des Fonctionnalisme, fo Disparition des Flux concentrés
ndon de la fonction ; forte présence des
potentiels de rte technicité paysages autour des
résidentielle, réduc investisseurs et
production campagnards, productions et de
Planification des tion des activités opérateurs privés ;
grands paysages leurs besoins
usages de l’espace de services logiques de filières
entre production et
renouvellement
Enjeux
Articulation entre Gestion de
Gestion coordonnée des acteurs publics et la concentration
usages privés des externalités
9.
10. 3. La faible densité absorbée
Contexte et processus dominants
-Tensions alimentaires et - Faiblesse des politiques - Croissance démographique
énergétiques territoriales marquée
-Déplacements des bassins de - Recul de la planification - Poursuite de l’étalement urbain
production agricoles vers d’autres et des exigences
pays aux potentiels productifs environnementales
plus forts
Description Marqueur dominant : le repli
Progressif mitage Cohabitation entre Multiplication des Recomposition du Flux multipliés, mal Gouvernance à
par les activités et fonctions noyaux d’habitat peuplement ; coordonnés reconstruire,
les fonctions multiples, résistanc Campagnes mitées dilution / absorption par la
urbaines e de la fonction juxtaposition des société urbaine
primaire populations;
conflits d’usage
Enjeux
Gérer les tensions autour de la maîtrise du Limiter la fragmentation des
foncier et les conflits d’usage systèmes écologiques
11.
12. 4. Le canevas territorial des systèmes entreprenants
Contexte et processus dominants
- Disparition de la - Politiques territoriales fortes et - Attractivité forte des espaces
PAC, réorganisation des filières diversifiées non urbains
agricoles
- Articulation étroite entre
- Soutien public et privé au agglomérations et espaces ruraux
développement du petit
entrepreunariat
Description Marqueur dominant : la créativité
Diversification des Compétition et Paysages Recomposition du Echanges Gouvernance
ressources et des enjeu de distinction composites : peuplement ; importants, meso, articulation
initiatives habitat, industries augmentation du recherche de liens entre territoires de
locales, activités capital social et et de réseaux projet ; présence
Filières locales
primaires etc. culturel ; d’opérateurs privés
complètes
diversification des
profils d’habitants
Enjeux
Entretenir le dynamisme Pallier aux besoins en Aider à la conversion Stimuler et
démographique et social ingénierie de du secteur agricole encadrer les
développement acteurs locaux
13.
14. 5. L’avant-scène des villes
Contexte et processus dominants
- Productions alimentaire et - Pratiques poussées en matière - Poursuite de l’étalement urbain
énergétique suffisantes d’aménagement durable des
- Approche patrimoniale de
espaces, commandées depuis les
- Bassins de production l’environnement et du rural
agglomérations
essentiellement étrangers dominante
Description Marqueur dominant : la combinaison
Logique de contrôle Activités de Habitat Stabilisation, possi Echanges Gouvernance meso
et de préservation production, surveill contrôlé, campagne ble ségrégation importants mais et organisée sur les
des aménités ées, performance s jardinées et accès contrôlés et principes du
rurales environnementale écologisées, gestio flux orientés parrainage
favorisée n étroitement
planifiée
Enjeux
Assurer un pouvoir Favoriser la connectivité aux Gérer l’ouverture
public fort attentes et aux besoins urbains et accès public