French alpine space and Lozère, France

Smart People

OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING INITIATIVE
- Explore the Smart Villages approach further.
- Execute it through micro-actions within its domain.
- Share your methodologies and insights.
- Join a network of stakeholders at both the French and European levels.

Building on the "Smart Village" project (2018-2021), ADRETS is reaffirming its dedication to the "Smart CommUnity" project (2022-2025). The aim is to implement the Smart Village methodology by providing various levels of support to regions throughout the Alpine massif and fostering their connectivity: offering personalized and intensive support for two pilot regions, alongside broader assistance for a collective of territories through action training. THE BENEFITS OF ACTION TRAINING: - Do not isolate yourself; instead, draw upon the collective to inspire your experimentation, eliminate barriers, and gain perspective. - Adopt a rhythmic strategy, (Re)mobilize and leverage the support of your colleagues and specialists. - Integrate a network of stakeholders throughout the French and European Alps.
Applicable in rural, non-city areas
Village
Youth, Elderly, Students, Active Working People
novembre 2023 - septembre 2024

Implementation

Key Steps for Activity Implementation

NOVEMBER 27-28, 2023 - INAUGURAL SEMINAR IN AUTRANS Initiation of the action training, establishment of the learning group, theoretical contributions, and implementation into practice. JANUARY 16, 2024 - WEBINAR ONE Fundamentals of citizen engagement featuring the contributions of Grégoire Japiot and Matteo Mazzeri for Ckatalyzen. FEBRUARY 15, 2024 - WEBINAR NO. 2 Practical application of the tools introduced during the webinar on January 16, 2024, regarding citizen participation. APRIL 18, 2024 - WEBINAR THREE Presentation of the role of digital technology within the Smart Village framework, contextualizing theoretical contributions through an online workshop on Miro to tailor it to the specific project of each territory. STUDY TRIP: SEPTEMBER 23-26, 2024 The study tour is designated for pilot territories and participants in the action training. Its aim is to explore inspiring practices associated with the themes of the projects and working groups established by the pilot territories and action training participants. The central theme of the trip is local collaboration and the role of communities in fostering collaborative approaches, particularly with residents, for community services. Through visits and meetings, we examined resident participation across various themes: economic attractiveness, housing, mobility, health, social connections, and reception policy. Capitalization workshops facilitated the connection with the Smart Village methodology (participation, experimentation, digital support, etc.) and enabled participants to envision actionable steps while identifying transferable elements for their respective territories. We were graciously received by the PETR Sud Lozère, which organized a customized itinerary of visits and meetings for us. Since 2009, the region has actively pursued an innovative policy aimed at sustaining and welcoming its population. Initially spearheaded by the Pays Gorges Causses Cévennes, the reception policy was subsequently adopted by the Causses Cévennes Territorial Association, which succeeded the Pays and the CBE des Cévennes in 2015. Currently, it is managed by the PETR Sud Lozère through the Comm’Une Nouvelle vie program, which supports initiatives to welcome residents of local communities, in collaboration with the Lozère Nouvelle Vie program led by the department, focusing on communication. As a rural and mid-mountain territory, Lozère shares notable similarities with the pilot territories. We have opted to distance ourselves from these pilot territories to gain perspective on the challenges they face.

Difficulties Encountered

See the ressource https://cloud.adrets-asso.fr/index.php/s/A76mc2GXg2yDRz2

Resources Needed

https://cloud.adrets-asso.fr/index.php/s/A76mc2GXg2yDRz2

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Organisation: ADRETS

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