Portuguese Pilot

  AD ELO, as a partner of NewEcoSmart project, reaffirms its commitment to revitalizing rural areas and empowering adults over 45, as well as SMEs, through digital transition, green transition, and entrepreneurship. Recently, it hosted two Mind-mapping workshops in Cantanhede and Penacova (Portugal), gathering stakeholders from five municipalities, technical experts, policymakers, SMEs workers, and unemployed individuals. During these events, on June 6th and 11th, participants identified challenges in the habitat sector and proposed practical solutions to address them. The workshops highlighted both the challenges and opportunities for a sustainable and inclusive future in rural areas and the habitat sector. The innovative also reflect na awareness of the growing need for circular and socially responsible practices.

  An international workshop entitled “NewEcoSmart – Innovation for Rural Territories” was recently held in Portugal, bringing together the main stakeholders in rural development, sustainability and innovation. The event, co-organised by AD ELO, SHINE 2Europe, the CTIC Technology Centre and the Municipality of Montemor-o-Velho, took place on 6 May at the Afonso Duarte Municipal Library. This workshop allowed the participants to gain valuable knowledge about the project’s objectives and explore best practices for dealing with the ecological and digital transition. The workshop included presentations on NewEcoSmart, along with inspiring examples of successful initiatives that are driving positive change in Portugal’s rural areas: One of the main highlights of the event was the launch of NewEcoSmart’s “Green and Digital Diagnostic Tool”. This easy-to-use online tool will be available soon on the project’s website.