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Finally some amazing research on the value of the Live Performance industry in New Zealand. Here are the key stats: (1) For every dollar spent on live performance, $3.20 is returned in benefits to the wider community. (2) The economic and social contributions of live performance is $17.3 billion in the 12 months ending 30 June 2024. (3) 2.3 million people over the age of 15 attended live performance events in NZ between July 2023 and June 2024. (4) Live Performance supports the creation of 60,500 full-time roles in NZ. (5) Live Performance attendees report their wellbeing to be 7.6% higher than those who hadn't attended in the last 12 months. Plus loads more. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gcrr5WBf Thanks Massey University and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage for this research.

Representatives from the Basque Country, South Aquitaine, Azores and Tuscany regions came together for a series of meetings and events during the week of October 21st. During this week, #Regions4Climate had: 📍 A site visit where we toured the sand dunes of Zarautz and Orio alongside representatives from the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, the Orio municipality, AZTI, and the Tuscany region. 🤝 Discussions on regional commonalities and cross-border collaboration 📢 An Ihobe, Sociedad Pública de Gestión Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco event where we presented case studies, including work in Tuscany 🔍 Technical discussions on modeling and monitoring approaches 🏆 Strong participation at the UHINAK conference, with 3 oral presentations and 1 extended abstract published. The open dialogue and knowledge exchange will undoubtedly strengthen the collaborative efforts across the regions. We look forward to building on the momentum from this visit. Regione Toscana Communauté Pays Basque Fundo Regional da Ciência e Tecnologia (FRCT) Universidade dos Açores

❗ Let’s meet ANATOLIKI S.A. ! |Anatoliki S.A. is an Organisation for Local Development that plays a crucial role in accelerating the implementation of strategic plans. The organization aims to raise the sustainability in the Region of Central Macedonia and the Municipalities of Eastern Thessaloniki in particular, aligning with international initiatives. It operates in the following axes: -Environment and infrastructure Energy⚡ -Sustainable mobility -Local Government Technical Support 📝 -Environmental education 📚 -Counseling support for school communities -Entrepreneurship-Employment -Social economy 📈 -Circular economy 🌍 -Sustainable Tourism -Agricultural development 🌾 -Promoting innovation and new technologies 🌊 ANATOLIKH S.A. is the Lead Partner of the MedSeaRise project. The organization will leverage on its technical and scientific expertise to ensure proper management, coordination, and the broad dissemination of the project’s achievements and results to stakeholders across Greece and internationally . Stay tuned for more updates! 🎯 For more click here: https://anatoliki.gr/home/ #MedSeaRise #NaturalHeritageMission #Mediterranean #InterregEuroMED #EU #stakeholders #casestudy #sealevelrise

NEWS ||| Is it possible to revitalise rural areas in a way that not only preserves cultural heritage but also engages local people and generates economic benefits❓ We invite you to discover two examples of good practice that follow The New European Bauhaus principles - Lūznava Manor in Latvia and The Whole Village in Romania! Lūznava Manor embodies beauty, sustainability and regenerative practices, while The Whole Village concept connects communities by prioritising sustainability, heritage preservation and inclusive lifestyles. 🌱 Both projects actively involve local communities, fostering cooperation and interdisciplinary solutions to complex problems. 👉 More information here: https://lnkd.in/dAFdSG3q *** The social economy visits were organised in the framework of the "SEA4NEB" project, co-funded by the European Union. This publication reflects the views and opinions only of the author, and not necessarily those of the European Union, the European Commission or EISMEA, which are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

Silvia Visciano (Regione Puglia, Department of Economic Development) presents the funding opportunities available in the Puglia region, supporting research, innovation, and international collaborations to drive economic and scientific growth.  #Funding #Innovation #Puglia #LifeSciences

📢 The Serbian Living Lab team presented its preliminary findings in Boljevac & Sokobanja (Zaječar District) on Nov 13-14. 🔎 Research mapped 80+ local suppliers & 300+ food chain connections. Key insights: rural B&Bs rely heavily on local farmers, yet restaurants & hotels source limited local produce. 💡 A clear opportunity to boost local sourcing in tourism! 🌱🏨   🔗 https://lnkd.in/dGMX6f6E #FoodSupplyChains #RuralTourism Euromontana | Countryside and Community Research Institute | FEUGA. Fundación Empresa Universidad Gallega | Ersilia Foundation | Mcrit | European Policies Research Centre | University of Eastern Finland | University of Ljubljana | University of Belgrade | Pohjois-Karjalan maakuntaliitto | University of Strathclyde | University of Gloucestershire | Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach | CREA Ricerca | Maptionnaire | Institut für Ländliche Strukturforschung (IfLS)

During the Mahama 2.0 era, as profitable income generating policy initiatives to create green economy jobs galore, one recommends that all Ghana's Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), strike green economy public private partnerships (PPP), with Ghana's foremost green entrepreneur, Eugene Kofi Boakye-Yiadom and the leading Slovenian green economy park designer, Klemem Zupanc. For funding, they could apply to the Small Grants Programmes of embassies of nations like Denmark, Austria and Australia in Ghana! https://lnkd.in/dY2wemps

👉 HÉTFA Group's main activities within the ESIRA Project include conducting research on the drivers of social exclusion, addressing the specific needs of vulnerable groups of the population, exploring ways forward through social economy and participatory innovation spaces, and monitoring and evaluating the specific social economy initiatives supported by the project.   🔍 Meet the HÉTFA Group below.   🌐 More about partners and activities on the project can be found on the ESIRA website. www.esira.eu Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas #HETFA

Jorge Chicaiza Correa, Director of Territorial Planning for the Provincial Government of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, is leading vital efforts to preserve the Tsáchila community's cultural heritage. On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, it's essential to acknowledge these efforts and their impact on inclusive governance. The Tsáchila, a community of over 3,300 people, are navigating challenges like modernization pressures and cultural preservation. Their economy, which includes agriculture, crafts, and community tourism, is deeply rooted in traditional practices. The "Program for the Preservation of the Ancestral and Cultural Heritage of the Tsáchila Nationality" is one of the commitments of their current OGP action plan and focuses on transparency and community involvement to protect their heritage. Involving the Tsáchila in decision-making has taught Jorge and his colleagues several valuable lessons: 🤝 Respect and Understanding: Overcoming cultural and language barriers to truly value their perspectives. 🌟 Transparency: Making information accessible to build trust and ensure active participation. 🌿 Sustainable Solutions: Crafting policies that align with traditional practices for long-term benefit. 🌍 Inclusive Governance: Integrating indigenous knowledge leads to more meaningful and equitable development. Read more: https://lnkd.in/evdAwXVm #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Tsachila #Ecuador #Inclusion

Yesterday we attended the presentation of "Manlleu Activa", the set of measures and actions for the socio-economic boost of the city of #Manlleu in the coming years. The city where #Bioaccez is based, Manlleu, in the province of Barcelona, has an industrial past that dates back to 1850. Industrial activity, which employs around 60% of the active population, has shaped the personality of the population during more than 150 years. Manlleu Activa brings together a series of measures and actions to promote cohesion, self-esteem and, above all, local economic development. An initiative that will make it possible to build a more dynamic, more industrial, more commercial, more touristic Manlleu and with more Manlleu spirit.