druskininkai
LituaniaOltre alla Strategia nazionale per il progresso dello Stato “Lituania 2050” e al Programma nazionale per la promozione dell’inclusione sociale e la lotta alla povertà, il Comune di Druskininkai affronta la questione dell’inclusione dei gruppi vulnerabili della popolazione attraverso il Piano di sviluppo strategico del Comune di Druskininkai per gli anni 2021-2029. Anche il Gruppo di azione locale di Druskininkai (VVG Druskininku) sta attuando la strategia di sviluppo locale per le proprie aree rurali. Le priorità identificate sono le seguenti: Soluzioni innovative per l’offerta di servizi (servizi turistici inclusivi internazionalizzati), nuovi strumenti digitali (piattaforme e applicazioni), modelli di impresa innovativi e inclusivi, resilienza sociale per la mitigazione della stagionalità del lavoro, agricoltura diversificata.
NOTIZIE/OUTCOMES
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: DRUSKININKAI, LITHUANIA
The main aim of this report was to collect information regarding the situation of rural areas and the communities residing in each of the participating regions in the ESIRA project (ENHANCING SOCIAL INNOVATION IN RURAL AREAS HORIZON 101136253). These reports will act...
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 FIRST MAP MEETING WAS HELD IN DRUSKININKAI, LITHUANIA
On March 20, 2024 researchers from Institute of Economics and Rural development participated in the first multi-actor platform (MAP) meeting in Druskininkai. During the meeting, the content of the ESIRA project was discussed, as well the possibilities of strengthening...
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...