ENRD communication tools.
Date: 2013-05-17
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
Subjects: EU activity, information network, rural development

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ENRD  
communication 
tools

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ENRD Connecting Rural Europe 
www.enrd. eu

ENRD WEBSITE

For  everything  you  ever  wanted  to  know 
about  the  European  Network  for  Rural 
Development!  Whatever  it  is,  the  ENRD 
website  has  it  covered:  latest  policy 
developments;  good  rural  development 
practice; networking contact information; 
and much, much more!

The  website  -  www.enrd.eu  -  is  already 
available  in  eleven  languages  with  more 
versions coming soon!

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RDP 
DATABASE

Find  out  how  rural  entrepreneurs  access 
EAFRD  funding.  The  Rural  Development 
Programmes  projects  database  includes 
projects from each EU Member State and 
covers all RDP axes.

The RDP Projects Database is available 
from the Policy in Action section  
of the ENRD website:  
www.enrd.eu 

opENRD

opENRD is the where the European online 
rural  development  community  meets. 
Join  the  conversation  and  discuss  the 
latest rural trends with members. Access 
the  opENRD  community  via  the  ENRD 
website: www.enrd.eu

Stay  tuned  to  the  latest  rural  develop-
ment trends by joining the discussion on 
opENRD:

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Connecting  rural  Europe  today  means 
connecting  on  social  media!  The  ENRD 
has  a  lively  Twitter  presence  which  en-
gages  rural  development  communities 
around  Europe.  Why  not  follow  us  on: 
http://twitter.com/#!/enrd_cp.  Or  check  out 
our  YouTube  channel  http://www.youtube.
com/user/EURural  -  for  a  wealth  of  rural 

development  videos!  The  ENRD  is  also 
on facebook together with the European 
Commission’s  DG  AGRI.  Join  us  at  http://
www.facebook.com/EUAgri.

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RUR@L  
NEWSFLASH

All  the  latest  ENRD  news  -  delivered 
right  to  your  inbox!  Rur@l  Newsﬂash 
contains  bite-sized  updates  about  all 
the  key  rural  development  initiatives. 
Sign up today for your Rur@l Newsﬂash 
- which is available in six language ver-
sions.  For  more  information,  visit  the 
Publications  &  Media  section  of  the 
ENRD website www.enrd.eu.

 
 
 
LEADER GATEWAY

Find  all  you  need  to  know  about  the 
LEADER 
local  development  method 
in  this  one-stop-shop  for  newcomers 
and  experienced  practitioners  alike. 

The  Gateway  is  available  in  six  lan-
guages. For more information, visit the 
LEADER section of the ENRD website: 
www.enrd.eu

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AUDIO-VISUAL  
MEDIA GALLERY

Communicating about rural development? 
A picture tells a thousand words, so check 
out the ENRD’s media gallery! The online 
audio-visual  gallery  brings 
together 
inspiring videos  and photos from around 
Europe.  And  why  not  share  your  images 
and videos, too!

For  more 
the 
information, 
Publications  &  Media  section  of  the 
ENRD website: www.enrd.eu

visit 

“COMMUNICATING RURAL 
DEVELOPMENT” GATEWAY

Want  to  communicate  about  rural  de-
velopment?  Then  get  inspired  by  this 
user-friendly  database  of  EAFRD-funded 
communication  tools  which  have  been 
used  successfully  by  the  European  rural 
development community. The Gateway is 
available  from  the  Policy  in  Action  sec-
tion of the ENRD website: www.enrd.eu

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EU RURAL  
REVIEW

Each  edition  of  the  EU  Rural  Review 
delves  into  a  highly  relevant  subject 
for  the  European  rural  development 
community.  Themes  range  from  rural 
food  quality  and 
entrepreneurship, 

forestry  to  climate  change  and  social 
inclusion.  Published  in  six  languages, 
the  EU  Rural  Review  is  available  online 
from  the  ENRD  website  and  oﬄine  via 
subscription.

EU Rural
EU Rural

N°1
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October 2009

EU Rural

N°2
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December 2009

EU Rural

N°3
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January 2010

EU Rural

N°4

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May 2010

EU Rural
EU Rural

N°5
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Autumn 2010 

EU Rural
EU Rural

N°6
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Winter 2010 

EU Rural
EU Rural

N°7
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Spring 2011

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

The European 
Agricultural 
Fund for Rural 
Development

Creativity and 
Innovation 
in EU Rural 
Development

Rural Diversity

Climate Action

Cultivating competitiveness 
of the EU farm, agri-food 
and forest sectors

Employment and Social Inclusion

Public Goods and Rural Development

European Commission

European Commission

European Commission

European Commission

European Commission
Agriculture and Rural Development

European Commission
Agriculture and Rural Development

Issue 1: 
EAFRD

Issue 2: 
Creativity and 
Innovation

Issue 3: 
Rural Diversity

Issue 4: 
Climate Change

Issue 5: 
Competitiveness

Issue 6: 
Public Goods

Issue 7: 
Agricultural 
product quality

EU Rural
Review

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

N°8
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Summer 2011

EU Rural
Review

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

N°9
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Autumn 2011

EU Rural
Review

The Magazine from the European Network for Rural Development

N°10
EN

Winter 2011

EU Rural
Review

A Publication from the European Network for Rural Development

N°11

EN

Spring 2012

EU Rural
Review

A Publication from the European Network for Rural Development

N°12
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Summer 2012

EU Rural
Review

A Publication from the European Network for Rural Development

N°13
EN

Autumn 2012

Agricultural product quality:
a success factor for EU rural areas

Forestry and 
rural development

Rural 
Entrepreneurship

LEADER and  
Cooperation

Local Food and  
Short Supply Chains

Rural development 
ﬁnancial instruments:  
New opportunities to 
tackle the economic crisis

European Commission
Agriculture and Rural Development

European Commission
Agriculture and Rural Development

European Commission
Agriculture and Rural Development

Funded by the

Funded by the

Issue 8:
Agricultural 
product quality

Issue 9: 
Forestry

Issue 10: 
Rural 
Entrepreneurship

Issue 11: 
LEADER and 
Cooperation

Issue 12: 
Local Food and 
Short Supply Chains

Issue 13: 
 Financial 
instruments

Issue 14: 
Networking

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MAIN STORY: Communicating
Rural Development to Citizens

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EDITION
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using this online survey form
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MAIN STORY:  
LEADER Event 2012 
Local Development  
Strategies and Cooperation

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Pilot edition 2011/2012

Spring / Summer 2012

C o n n e c t i n g   R u r a l   E u r o p e . . .

C o n n e c t i n g   R u r a l   E u r o p e . . .

Autumn
2012

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MAIN STORY:  
IMAGES OF  
RURAL EUROPE
ENRD PHOTO COMPETITION 2012 

Winter
2012 /2013

E n g l i s h

MAIN STORY:  
ADDED VALUE  
OF NETWORKING 

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Autumn 2012

Winter 2012/2013

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ENRD 
MAGAZINE

The  ENRD  Magazine  has  an  attractive 
mix of the latest news from the network, 
rural  development  policy  updates  and  a 
round-up  of  stories  from  National  Rural 
Networks and Local Action Groups around 
Europe.  Published  in  six  EU  languages, 
the  ENRD  Magazine  is  available  online 
from  the  ENRD  website  and  oﬄine  via 
subscription.  For  more  information,  visit 
the Publications & Media section of the 
ENRD website: www.enrd.eu

To receive the latest ENRD publications 
to your door, simply sign up with the ENRD: 
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/myenrd/myenrd/

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EAFRD PROJECT BROCHURES

The  EAFRD  Project 
Brochures  aim  to  in-
form  and  inspire.  Each 
edition  highlights  suc-
cessful  rural  develop-
ment project examples 
been 
which 
have 
the 
co-ﬁnanced  by 
European  Agricultural 
Fund 
Rural 
for 
Development  (EAFRD). 
Published  in  six  lan-
guages, 
the  EAFRD 
Project  Brochures  are 
available  online  from 
the  ENRD  website  and 
oﬄine via subscription. 

The European  Agricultural Fund
for Rural Development
Examples of Projects brochure

The European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural Development
Examples of Information and Communication 
Technology (ICT) projects 

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The European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural Development
Examples of Leader projects

EAFRD Projects

ICT

LEADER

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The European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural Development
Examples of ‘Green Growth’ projects 

The European Agricultural  
Fund for Rural Development 
Examples of Food projects 

The European Agricultural  
Fund for Rural Development 
Examples of Forestry projects 

Funded by the

Funded by the

Funded by the

Green Growth

Food

Forestry

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The European Agricultural  
Fund for Rural Development 
Examples of project linkages  
with other EU Funds 

The European Agricultural  
Fund for Rural Development
Examples of project support for  
young farmers and younger people  
in rural Europe

The European Agricultural  
Fund for Rural Development 
Examples of projects  
providing environmental services  

Funded by the

Funded by the

Funded by the

Other EU Funds

Young farmers

Environmental Services

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THEMATIC  
PUBLICATIONS AND GUIDES

The  ENRD  produces  a  series  of  thematic 
and  ad  hoc  publications  to  keep  you  in-
formed  about  the  latest  rural  develop-
ment policy initiatives. A complementary 
series of handbooks and practical guides 
is also in the pipeline. For more informa-
tion, visit the Publications & Media section 
of the ENRD website: www.enrd.eu

To receive the latest ENRD publications 
to your door, simply sign up with the ENRD: 
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/myenrd/myenrd/

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ENRD COMMUNICATIONS…  
get informed and stay connected!

The European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) connects rural development 
stakeholders throughout the European Union. The network serves as a communica-
tions hub for the sharing of information about how rural development policies are 
working in practice and how they can be improved.

Any questions? E-mail the ENRD at: info@enrd.eu

European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) Contact Point:

Rue du Marteau 81
B - 1000 Brussels
Belgium

Tel :  +32 2 235 20 20
Fa x : +32 2 28 0 0 4 3 8
E-mail : info@enrd .eu

Cover Photo: © Roman Hraška

E N R D   C o n n e c t i n g   R u r a l   E u r o p e . . .

DOI 10.2762/51163