ABRUZZO
ITALIAL’Abruzzo, caratterizzato da un territorio fortemente montuoso, è sempre stato considerato una regione marginale. Nonostante ciò, negli ultimi anni ha vissuto un significativo cambiamento grazie a una profonda spinta all’innovazione sociale che proviene proprio dalle aree interne. Esempi in questo senso vengono dal fiorire di comunità energetiche (Gagliano Aterno), cooperative di comunità (Campo di Giove, San Vincenzo Valle Roveto) e iniziative di welfare digitale (Calascio). La stessa Regione Abruzzo ha iniziato a incorporare questa profonda spinta nelle proprie linee politiche, rispondendo ai bisogni locali con particolare attenzione alla salute e al benessere per tutti e per tutte le età, a una crescita economica inclusiva e sostenibile, alle pari opportunità e alla digitalizzazione. Al momento però questi obiettivi sono stati raggiunti solo parzialmente.
NOTIZIE/OUTCOMES
ESIRA DAYS AT ABRUZZO FESTIVAL: WE ARE VILLAGES FOR THE COUNTRY
In Fresagrandinaria, Tufillo, and San Giovanni Lipioni, three days of dialogue and shared vision. The focus on ESIRA and the dialogue with the Region pave the way for the revision of Law 25/2015. Three days to connect, engage, and build common visions. The 2025...
THE FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY WAS HELAD IN POLAND
The fourth General Assembly of the ESIRA project (Enhancing Social Inclusion and Rural Areas) took place from October 15 to 17, 2025, in Orelec, in the Bieszczady Mountains, Poland. The event was hosted by the local partner, the European Rural Development Network...
THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ESIRA PROJECT HELD IN NORWAY
The third General Assembly of the ESIRA project (Enhancing Social Inclusion and Rural Areas) took place from May 20 to 22, 2025, in the Norwegian town of Kongsvinger. The event was hosted by local partners the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN), and...
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF RURAL DECLINE: ESIRA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST POLICY WORKSHOP
How can we reverse the cycle of rural decline? How can social economy actors be part of the solution? These were the central questions explored today, 29th of April 2025, during the first policy workshop of the ESIRA project, titled “Breaking the cycle of rural...
REGIONAL REPORT: ABRUZZO & TRENTINO, ITALY
This report presents the preliminary findings of the analysis conducted under T4.1 “Comparative study on social exclusion in rural areas” and T4.2 “Appraisal of existing policies, services and initiatives to support social inclusion and social economy in rural areas”...
SAVE THE DATE! BREAKING THE CYCLE OF RURAL DECLINE: ESIRA POLICY EVENT ON 29TH APRIL 2025
Rural communities across the European Union face a self-reinforcing cycle of decline. The lack of jobs and reduced access to essential services, such as healthcare and education, drive outmigration, particularly among young people. This, in turn, weakens local...
REGISTER FOR THE THIRTEENTH EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN CONVENTION
XIII European Mountain Convention “Shaping the future of mountain economies” | From 15 to 18 October 2024 in Puigcerdà (Catalonia) Mountain economies are based on economic sectors that are the beating heart of mountain areas, provide employment to mountain communities...
THE KICK-OFF MEETING OF THE ESIRA PROJECT WAS HELD IN BURGOS
A consortium of 15 partners from 8 countries launched the ESIRA Project with the main goal of improving the socio-economic position of the population in rural areas! Partners attended the Kick-off meeting held on January 17th and 18th in Burgos, Spain. The meeting was...
WE HAVE STARTED THE ESIRA PROJECT
Across the European Union, rural, mountainous, and remote regions encompass nearly 80% of the territory, yet they are home to only 57% of the population. Despite this seemingly sparse population density, these areas wield considerable economic influence, contributing...