Rural areas in the Adriatic-Ionian regions share common socioeconomic and environmental challenges, such as depopulation, brain drain, an ageing population, limited connectivity, restricted access to public infrastructure and services, and a lack of opportunities in policy co-creation and funding. These issues significantly impact rural communities, including citizens and their SMEs. Additionally, the effects of climate change, including more frequent extreme weather events, pose serious risks to the resilience and economic stability of these areas. The ADRURAL project focuses on empowering rural communities by leveraging tested and innovative Smart Solutions and other innovative scenarios and models. Through these community-led innovations, the project will tackle key societal and environmental challenges in rural areas.

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