Third and Fourth National Training Workshop for Extension and Advisory Services in Albania
The activities were organized within the regional project on climate change adaptation in agriculture and aimed to improve the technical and practical knowledge of extension specialists so they can better support farmers in managing climate risks and applying more sustainable farming practices.
Rural Hive Hub Platform: Strengthening Digital Connectivity and Resilience in North Macedonia
SWG RRD mobilised the local community around the Rural Hive Hub and facilitated cooperation between the REVIVE ICC in North Macedonia, the digital innovation hub and relevant stakeholders, including the Food and Veterinary Agency of North Macedonia.
SWG and APD SEE Session at IAMO Forum 2026 Focuses on Evidence-Based Agricultural Policy...
Discussions focused on the role of evidence-based policymaking in addressing key challenges facing the region, including generational renewal, rural development, climate change adaptation, agricultural competitiveness and the alignment of national policies with the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Regional Experts Discuss Generational Renewal and Agricultural Policy Development in South-East Europe
Regional experts from South-East Europe and Moldova met in Halle (Saale), Germany, to advance the establishment of a Regional Working Group (Task Force) on Generational Renewal in Agriculture and Rural Development. The meeting also reviewed progress on implementation of the Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation, Agricultural Policy Index and the regional StatDatabase, while introducing participants to European approaches to food security monitoring, crisis preparedness and resilience-building through the EFSCM.
14th REAWG on AKIS Meeting Highlights Progress and Priorities for AKIS Development, Focusing...
The 14th Interim Meeting of the Regional Expert Advisory Working Group (REAWG) on Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) was held on 3 June 2026 in Prishtina as part of the Agricultural Policy Forum (APF) 2026. The meeting reviewed progress in AKIS development, discussed national priorities for 2026, and highlighted the importance of stronger governance and regional cooperation.
The First National Training Workshop for Agricultural Advisory and Professional Services from Serbia on...
The workshop aimed to strengthen advisory services in helping farmers address climate change challenges. Agriculture in Serbia and the Western Balkans faces increasing climate-related risks, including droughts, rising temperatures, extreme weather, soil degradation, and pressure on water resources, all of which threaten productivity and long-term sustainability.
