{"id":3718,"date":"2026-02-04T14:03:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruralnet.mk\/2026\/02\/04\/poddrshka-na-balkanskata-mrezha-za-ruralen-razvo%d1%98-bmrr-funkczionalna-regionalna-platforma-za-sorabotka-na-ruralnite-mrezhi\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:16:06","slug":"support-to-the-balkan-rural-development-network-brdn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruralnet.mk\/en\/2026\/02\/04\/support-to-the-balkan-rural-development-network-brdn\/","title":{"rendered":"Support to the Balkan Rural Development Network (BRDN) \u2013 A Functional Regional Cooperation Platform of Rural Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The project focuses on strengthening the capacities, formalisation and long-term sustainability of the Balkan Rural Development Network (BRDN)<\/strong> as a regional platform that supports the socio-economic development of rural communities in the Western Balkans, with a particular focus on gender equality and the participation of rural women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funded by:<\/strong> We Effect
Implementation period:<\/strong> 01\/03\/2017 \u2013 31\/12\/2020
Action budget:<\/strong> EUR 216,000.00, fully funded by We Effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Description<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rural Development Network of North Macedonia coordinates activities aimed at developing the capacities of BRDN and strengthening its role as a key regional actor in sustainable rural development. The project is financially supported by We Effect and provides three-year institutional support for improving governance, strategic planning and organisational development of BRDN and its member networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Building and strengthening organisational capacities
\u2022 Exchange of good practices
\u2022 Support in the development and implementation of a strategy and two-year action plan
\u2022 Improving the performance, leadership and participation of BRDN in public policy-making<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Objectives<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 To increase the capacities of the Rural Development Network of North Macedonia for a leadership role within BRDN and coordination of regional activities, with a focus on rural women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 To formalise BRDN as a legal entity contributing to sustainable socio-economic development in rural areas of the Western Balkans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 To build the organisational capacities of BRDN member networks through the exchange of good practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 To increase women\u2019s participation in BRDN structures and improve advocacy for rural women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Components and Results<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Component 1: Formalisation of BRDN<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Formalised BRDN structures as a responsible and accountable organisation supporting rural stakeholders.
\u2022 Increased involvement of rural women in BRDN structures and decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Component 2: Capacity Building of Member Networks<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Improved operational and management capacities of BRDN.
\u2022 Improved institutional capacities of member networks based on previous assessments.
\u2022 Increased organisational efficiency and management capacities of the Rural Development Network of North Macedonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Component 3: Introduction of the LEADER Approach<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Strengthened capacities of BRDN member networks for the implementation of the LEADER approach.
\u2022 Improved capacities of existing and potential Local Action Groups (LAGs) as drivers of local rural economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Beneficiaries<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 BRDN member networks
\u2022 Rural stakeholders, rural women, LAGs and local organisations
\u2022 The wider rural community in the Western Balkans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Information<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visit the official BRDN<\/a> website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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