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Linking the RDPE Network with the EM region 28 th October 2009 Rebecca Frost Commission for Rural Communities. What is the RDPE Network?. Requirement under the European Rural Development Regulation Purpose is to: Support the delivery of the RDPE...
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Linking the RDPE Network with the EM region28th October 2009Rebecca FrostCommission for Rural Communities
What is the RDPE Network? • Requirement under the European Rural Development Regulation • Purpose is to: • Support the delivery of the RDPE... • Through the exchange of ideas, experience and practice... • Across the four axes... • Policy design, programme management & implementation
EM RDPE Networking Protocol • Timeframe now and 2013, with review – it must be useful to continue; • Focuses on mutual assistance & support to the delivery of RDPE, in the EM & nationally; • Sets out a strategic & practical approach to how the EM region & RDPE Network can work together; • Seeks to ensure that the EM region benefits from and contributes to the RDPE Network – networking activity remains useful & relevant;
Further opportunities? • Are there specific themes/activities that you would like to share information and experience about, either nationally, within the UK or Europe? • Communication/Information links?
Further information: Tel: 01242 534054 E-mail: rdpenetwork@ruralcommunities.gov.uk RDPE Network: www.rdpenetwork.org.uk UK NRN: www.uknationalruralnetwork.org.uk