The following are sites of possible interest to ECOVAST members:

National ECOVAST sites:

ECOVAST Germany

ECOVAST Hungary

ECOVAST Russia

 

Other sites of interest:

Inforurale
     Gateway site for rural development, organised by ruralnet|uk.

AEIDL
    European Association for information on local development

EUROPA Nostra
     Pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage

European Rural University
      The AssocIation for European Rural Universities (APURE) was set up in Paris in 1988, with a popular and educational vision in mind. Its aim is to make sure that citizens and rural regions are fully involved in the European construction project. The association is organising its "European Rural University 2006" in Szolnok-Mesötur, Hungary, from 28 June until the 2 July 2006. Five major issues will be debated:

bullet Poverty in rural areas
bullet Agricultural products as alternative energy sources
bullet The situation of women in rural areas
bullet Possibilities for using environment-friendly agricultural technologies
bullet Preservation of traditions and values in rural communities

 

ECOVAST c/o Pam Moore (Secretary General)
59 Bodycoats Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hants SO53 2HA UK
(Tel 0044 2380 275153 Fax 0044 1962 622508 e mail pam.moore59@ntlworld.com)