Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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School of Village and Regional Development Thierhaupten
Teaching practical know-how, an organisation helps residents take their future into their own hands
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Eco model Achental - federation for sustainability
Nine rural municipalities join forces to drive sustainable development in their rural region
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JAM – youth work in the Bamberg region
Together with several municipalities, an association organizes leisure activities for young people in rural areas
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“Werde WELTfairÄnderer” educational project
In games and campaigns, children and youth in rural regions learn how to act sustainably
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Satellite technology for agriculture
A parent company evaluates satellite data designed to help farmers to have better harvests
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Birkenfeld electromobility centre
A mobility centre is arousing the enthusiasm of residents and companies for the benefits of environment-friendly vehicles
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“WILDWUCHS” career guide – Strong jobs. Strong people.
A career primer shows pupils in the country educational opportunities in their home region
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Touround – free time and tourism app for the Moselle, Saar, and Eifel greater region
With the help of a digital guide, travellers discover the cultural diversity of rural regions
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GPS pasture management system
An animal tracking system facilitates shepherds' work and encourages farming in mountain pastures
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Broadband for all in Cochem-Zell
A rural district and five municipality associations joined forces to build a broadband system and push their region forward
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“Bewegtes Licht“ intelligent street lighting
Dimmed lamps that light up brightly when people walk or ride past help municipalities save electricity
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FOKUS - forum of cultures and languages
A citizens’ foundation is committed to helping non-German residents become integrated in rural areas
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“Lively learning about the country” teaching concept
Teaching at farms, male and female farmers get young people interested in country life and work
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“UNSER LAND“-network
By selling local products, a network strengthens the diversity of the region and informs consumers
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“Regional Care” cooperative
Citizens in a cooperative promote their region’s infrastructure
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Dementia flat shares – self-determined life in Bavaria
A cooperative project furnishes residential homes for dementia patients who live in the country
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Regiomino – online supermarket for regions
Regional producers can offer food via ecommerce, saving time and giving them more time for production
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Demonstration facility for burning and fermenting brewers' grains
Combining biological, mechanical, and thermal methods optimizes the use of brewers’ grains for energy
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Smart Rural Areas – intelligent technologies for the future in the country
Scientists and companies are researching intelligent technologies that make rural life easier