Ben van Essen

Vmlg strateeg prov.Limburg: krimp, kleine kernen, participatiesamenleving, samen zorgen, welzijn, onderwijs, gespreksleider, adviseur..

[EU Rural Pact @EURuralPact]

Yesterday, at the #RuralPactConference, we heard high-level interventions on integrating EU rural policies & key priorities for the future of rural areas.

We continue exchanging today - follow the recap live at 16:15: https://t.co/lMCvZIM1iM

#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

Together with our member @irishrurallink join us for our next Web-Event on Volunteering in Rural Communities.
🗓️Friday March 28 2025
⏰ 11.00am - 13.00 CET
📍Online via Zoom

Register on https://t.co/IsOe8WZj2w before 5pm CET on 27 March.
More details on https://t.co/Kspm1dzdtc

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

All roads lead to Scotland in October for the 6th European Rural Parliament and hosted by our member @ScotRuralAction. Lots of discussion and field trips will take place over the 21-23 Oct. Hope to see you there!
#ERP2025 #RuralVoice #RuralResilience
@scotgov

[Tom Jones @thomashenryjon1]

On thursday, rural europe with representatives from 28 countries will discuss, learn and speak on current and future policies to deliver a sustainable future,at a rural parliament event in partnership with the EESC ,in Brussels.

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

We would like to thank all the speakers and all who attended our Web-Event 'About Youth and Me on Dec 11.

A full report and recording of the Web-Event will be available in mid-January.

A short report and presentations are now available 👉https://t.co/HbEm8O0oL6

#RuralYouth

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

Congratulations to our Vice President @BJMvanEssen on being awarded as a Rural Ambassador at a conference of the larger Municipals yesterday. 👏
Ben represents ERCA on the @EURuralPact Coordination Group and is advisor to the Board of LVKK in the Netherlands
#RuralCommunities

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

Sign up for the #MichaelDowerAward Newsletter https://t.co/VfLrHD4peO to receive updates about the Award.

The Award is now open for applications until 14th February 2025.

Let’s work together to uplift rural communities across Europe

#RuralResilience #SustainableDevelopment

[EU Rural Pact @EURuralPact]

Are you already a member of the #RuralPact? https://t.co/D8VyQJBwfu

Our ever-growing online community platform offers you a space to connect and exchange!

Stay informed – get engaged! Join the Rural Pact today.

#RuralVisionEU

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

🗓️SAVE THE DATE: December 11th 2024
@ErcaRural Web event: 'About Youth and Me'

⏱️10.30-12.30CET

Save the date in your calendar.

More details and link will be issued shortly.

#RuralYouth #RuralCommunities

[Irish Rural Link @irishrurallink]

Youth Webinar will be held by @ErcaRural on Dec. 11th. 9.30-11.30 Irish Time. Save the Date to join the discussion on how to get young people involved in your org and policy making. Registration & link to follow. #RuralYouth
@capnetworkire @nycinews @DisabilityFed @CSOGroupEESC

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

🚀 Excited to launch the Michael Dower Award for Rural Resilience! 🌍 Celebrate community initiatives & individuals improving rural life! 💪

Apply here: https://t.co/V0KS3wOGuE
Deadline: 14 Feb 2025 🗓️

Stay updated by joining our newsletter! 📰

#RuralResilience

[EU Rural Pact @EURuralPact]

📩Do you want to keep up with the latest #RuralPact & #RuralVisionEU updates? https://t.co/D8VyQJC452

👉Become a member of the Rural Pact community to receive the monthly newsletter, and a wealth of knowledge-sharing & networking opportunities, straight to your inbox!

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🌟 Job Alert 🌟

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Communication Officer to join the @EURuralPact Support Office team 🤝🚀

🔍 Learn more about the role & how to apply here ➡️ https://t.co/7EFW6QT98M

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

Great discussion today @EURuralPact policy lab on how the #RuralPact can be translated at local level. Our Coordinator @VanessaHalhead was one of the panelists reporting on how local action can contribute to Rural Pact objectives. @EUAgri @EU_Regional @ElardAisbl @eucapnetwork

[Ben van Essen @BJMvanEssen]

Today at the policy lab Bringing the rural pact closer to citizens. Lots of ideas but now is time for action. #ERCA is ready to engage in these actions. Soon we will launch our paper on local empowerment in cooperation with #SBEeurope

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

We’re very pleased to announce the launch of our new website: https://t.co/3eDbx7qUAD! 🌍✨ Explore our new online home for updates, resources, and opportunities to connect.

Best wishes
Tom Jones, ERCA President & the Team

#ERCA #RuralCommunities #RuralEurope

[Enrique Nieto @Enrique_jna]

🌟DONT MISS IT‼️

Bringing the Rural Pact closer to citizens (22 May). 💻Follow the policy Lab online:

https://t.co/eQjuuKN82M

➡️It will explore how the Rural Pact can be translated at local level to empower local communities to take action & how make it happen.

[European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA @ErcaRural]

Along with our member @ScotRuralAction we are looking forward to making a contribution to this Webinar #RuralYouth participation in policymaking on 24th April. More details and to register 👇 @ElardAisbl @CSOGroupEESC @nycinews @FUTURALproject @eucapnetwork

[EU Rural Pact @EURuralPact]

Don’t miss our Good Practice Webinar on Rural youth participation in policymaking👉🏼https://t.co/HwstV3Og0g

Discover ways to enhance rural youth engagement in decision-making and promote democratic participation!

24 Apr, 9.00-13.00 CET

❗️Express your interest to attend by 5 Apr

[Enrique Nieto @Enrique_jna]

BREAKING! The Rural Toolkit on EU funding is now live!!!!

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