Published October 19, 2025
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Policy brief (D6.6) - draft to be reviewed
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Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea
Description
This policy brief summarizes the key outputs and recommendations derived from the RuralBioUp project.
Based on insights from Regional Hubs and their Action Plans, the policy recommendations aim to strengthen local bioeconomy ecosystems, foster stakeholder engagement, improve governance, and promote sustainable value chains. The brief offers policy guidelines to scale up rural bioeconomy, ensuring resilience, inclusivity, and alignment with EU sustainability goals.
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D6.6_Policy-brief_RuralBioUp_final.pdf
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References
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