This past Saturday, the city of Cuenca welcomed the first in-person meeting of the G30, a high-level international group committed to addressing the global challenge of depopulation through innovative policy and territorial approaches. The event brought together a diverse range of talented individuals — policymakers, researchers, and practitioners — from across Europe and beyond, all […]
Next weekend, the city of Cuenca will become a global meeting point in the fight against rural depopulation as it welcomes 16 international experts for the G30 meeting on Rural Proofing. Participants will arrive from Estonia, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Canada, and Portugal, alongside a representative from the OECD. Organized by the Regional Government of Castile-La […]
Group 1. Strong and real political will & commitmen · High-Level Commitment is EssentialA strong political commitment from top government officials (e.g., Prime Minister, Rural Affairs Minister) is crucial to ensure rural proofing is a priority in national policy. This commitment should be cross-party and regularly reaffirmed. · Institutionalization of Rural ProofingRural proofing should be mandatory, […]
Le hemos preguntado a Miguel Martínez Tomey, uno de los coordinadores del proyecto, qué hemos aprendido hasta ahora y nos ha respondido esto. 1. Es una herramienta de trabajo, no un objetivo político. Sirve para diseñar mejor legislación, detectando los impactos potenciales que las decisiones tienen en el medio rural y ayudando a plantear alternativas; […]
We asked Miguel Martínez Tomey, one of the project coordinators, what we have learned so far, and this is what he answered 1. It is a working tool, not a political goal.Rural proofing helps design better legislation by identifying the potential impacts of decisions on rural areas and supporting the development of alternatives. However, it […]
