ABRUZZO

Abruzzo, due to a highly mountainous territory, has always been considered as a marginal region. Despite this, in recent years the region has experienced a significant change thanks to a profound push towards social innovation that comes precisely from the internal areas. Examples in this sense come from the flourishing of energy communities (Gagliano Aterno), community cooperatives (Campo di Giove, San Vincenzo Valle Roveto) and digital welfare initiatives (Calascio). The Abruzzo Region itself has begun to incorporate this profound push into its own policy lines, by addressing local needs with a special focus on the health and well-being for all and for all ages, an inclusive and sustainable economic growth, equal opportunities and digitization. These objectives have only been partially achieved at present.