Sune Wiingaard Stoustrup

Die Europäische Kommission konstatiert in ihrem Bericht „Social innovation research in the European Union“ (EU 2013) einen Mangel an Forschungen zu sozialen Innovationen in ländlichen Regionen. RurAction füllt diese Forschungslücke. Das Forschungs- und Ausbildungsnetzwerk bringt renommierte Wissenschaftler und erfahrene Praktiker aus Bereichen der sozialwissenschaftlichen Raumforschung, der sozialen Innovationsforschung und des sozialen Unternehmertums zusammen, um zu erforschen, wie in strukturschwachen ländlichen Regionen sozial-innovative Lösungen für bestehende Problemlagen entwickelt werden. mehr Info

In current times, many rural regions in Europe are facing major social and economic problems. With a declining population in rural areas, both the public and private sectors struggle to keep services at the same levels as before. However, due to a decrease in revenue they are often only poorly maintained and as a result can become under-utilised and end up with being withdrawn. Similarly, also local living conditions and quality of life decreases as unemployment rises and skilled labour becomes limited.<br/><br/>These developments are mirrored in the media where structurally weak rural areas face recurring negative discourses. This can further reduce economic opportunities by framing the regions as a less rewarding context for both economic development and for everyday living,... mehr Info