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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National Youth Ballet – all of Germany’s a stage
By putting on performances in unusual places, a young dance company thrills rural inhabitants
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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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Taking new paths together – residential districts geared to citizens' wishes
A rural community develops a residential district catering to different generations in accordance with residents’ wishesA rural community develops a residential district catering to different generations in accordance with residents’ wishes
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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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Regional future funds – cooperatives for energy efficiency
Energy-efficiency cooperatives enable cities and rural districts to conserve energy and thus benefit the environment
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Machining training centre - careers in the country
An implant manufacturer establishes its own machining technology training centre in the country
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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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Metropolitan area project – “Thalia Cultural Landscapes”
With readings and plays, actors transform historic buildings into extraordinary cultural venues in the country
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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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“Culture against abandoned buildings“ in Zittau
From plays to a film festival: an association revives abandoned buildings in the country with creative ideas
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“Cultivation of Peat Moss” research project
Researchers are obtaining substrates for gardening from moss in an attempt to create a new branch of agriculture
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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