The first activity within the #People2People action 'Promotion of tourist and agricultural potentials of the Municipality of Lopare'. In the scope of the event several rural women showcased examples of best practices by promotion of their households and products. #seeruralbalkans

Otasevo, North Macedonia: During workshop Upgrading of food and beverage presentation in rural tourism facilities participants delved into various topics including value adding, food and beverage pairing, safety protocols, and meal calculations. #seeruralbalkans #capacitybuilding

Forestry School from Kraljevo #Serbia hosted the 26th International competition of Forestry Schools in the field of forestry and woodworking. Promoting employment possibilities in the forestry sector, practical work, encourage competition spirit and networking of participants.

Korca, Albania: Workshop Encouraging Economic Development and Local Innovation addressed key aspects of rural entrepreneurship highlighting the distinct challenges and opportunities for young entrepreneurs from #Albania . #seeruralbalkans #capacitybuilding

The Regional Gastronomic Fair in Strpce, Kosovo* aimed to showcase the diverse gastronomic traditions of the region while emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage and promoting healthy regional cuisine. #seeruralbalkans

Kula, Serbia: LAG Spring Fest of traditional products and craft work organized by the Local Action Group 'Srce Backe', association established to support sustainable development of rural settlements of Kula and Vrbas in line with the #LEADER approach and #CLLD . #seeruralbalkans

The 59th SWG Assembly Session is being held under the hospitality of International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies CIHEAM Montpellier in Montpellier #France . #seeruralbalkans #swgassembly

Split, Croatia: The SWG participation at the 6th Congress on Rural Tourism provides a platform to share valuable insights and experiences that can empower rural communities. #seeruralbalkans #goexplorebalkans #ruraldevelopment #sustainabletourism

Women from rural areas of #Albania enthusiastically engaged in the preparation of traditional dishes. The workshop provided valuable lessons on safety standards, rural offerings, and food presentation in rural households. #seeruralbalkans #goexplorebalkans #capacitybuilding

Seventh REAWG Meeting on Organic Agriculture emphasized importance of development of the organic market with closely aligning with the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans and the EU integration. #seeruralbalkans #apd_westernbalkans

Community driven initiative in North Macedonia that promotes inclusion and awareness for individuals with disabilities on World Autism Awareness Day. 💚🧩 #seeruralbalkans #inclusion #coolaboration #youth

Durres, Albania: Post-harvest experts shared updates on market standards in SEE, visited local companies in Albania, and discussed the need for harmonized national regulations aligned with EU standards to facilitate export to the EU market. #seeruralbalkans

Skopje, North Macedonia: The 3rd Interim Meeting of the Regional Expert Advisory Working Group (REAWG) on LEADER focused on future steps for accelerating LEADER implementation in the WB region. #seeruralbalkans #Leader

Georgia: Meeting of SWG Secretary General Mr. Boban Ilic and Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia Mr. Otar Shamugia on the occasion of granting of Observer status of the Ministry within the SWG. #seeruralbalkans #regionalcooperation #policy

Podgorica, Montenegro: The Seventh Meeting of the AKIS Working Group focused on reviewing progress of work in the Southeastern Europe, formalize the AKIS system, and construct the Knowledge Reservoir. #seeruralbalkans #apd_westernbalkans

Banja Luka, RS, B&H: Disseminatiоn Event of Policy Recommendations organized at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Srpska. #seeruralbalkans #apd_westernbalkans #agricultre #policyrecommendation

Skopje, North Macedonia: At the 7th session of the REAWG on Soil, representatives from ministries and participating experts presented and deliberated on the compilation of contaminated sites in the Western Balkans region. #seeruralbalkans #apd_westernbalkans #soilpartnership

Sarajevo, B&H: Dissemination Event of Policy Recommendations hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina. #seeruralbalkans #apd_westernbalkans #agriculture #climateadaptation

Skopje, North Macedonia: Dissemination Event of Evidence-Based Policy making is organized by SWG RRD and hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy of the Republic of North Macedonia. #seeruralbalkans #apd_westernbalkans GIZ

The 3rd International Agricultural Fair Bogatic 2024 gathered around 140 exhibitors from Serbia, B&H and Montenegro who presented modern agricultural machinery, seed products and various agriculture equipment. #seeruralbalkans #goexplorebalkans #agriculture #ruraldevelopment