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We are pleased to formally present the distinguished members who have joined the Remote Workers Policy Hub (RWPH) of the Danube4Rural project through the Old Royal Capital Cetinje. Their expertise and institutional engagement will play a vital role in advancing policy innovation and strategic collaboration across the Danube Region. 📌 About the RWPH The Remote Workers Policy Hub is a transnational platform uniting public and private stakeholders to co-develop policies and initiatives that enhance the attractiveness of rural areas for remote workers and digital professionals. Together, we aim to: • Formulate innovative policy solutions for rural revitalization • Design targeted measures to attract and retain remote talent • Strengthen transnational cooperation across 10 Danube Region countries 👥 Members introduced by Old Royal Capital Cetinje: • Nikola Mijanovic Mijanović, expert in business development, SME support, and vocational training • Agency for Development and Business Support, strategic partner in business incubation, represented by Marjan Stojanovic Stojanović • Employment Agency of Montenegro, national authority contributing through Jelena Radoičić • Branka Karadžić, engineering expert from Nikšić • Vladimir Rajcic, finance and SME support specialist from Podgorica These members bring valuable knowledge and practical insight to the RWPH, reinforcing its role as a dynamic and solution-oriented network committed to the sustainable development of rural communities. Interreg Danube4Rural.com Interreg Danube Region Programme #Danube4Rural #RemoteWork #RWPH #RuralDevelopment #InterregDanube #Montenegro #Cetinje #EUProjects

🌍 Join the First Remote Workers Policy Hub Online Conference 🗓 24 November 2025 | 11:00–14:00 CET 💻 Online (MS Teams) We are pleased to invite you to the first online conference of the Remote Workers Policy Hub (RWPH), organised within the Danube4Rural.com project. RWPH is a transnational platform aimed at creating better policy conditions for remote work in rural areas. 👥 What to expect: • Overview of the Danube4Rural.com project and upcoming activities of the Policy Hub • Expert presentations on three key policy areas: 🏡 Quality of Life 💶 Financial Incentives ⚖️ Regulatory Framework • Round table discussion: How can rural areas attract remote workers? • Q&A and concluding reflections 📍 The conference will be held in English via MS Teams. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. 🔗 Register here (full agenda of the conference included): https://lnkd.in/d9eqSgfG Let’s shape the future of remote work in rural regions — together!

[Connected & Active] Dear followers, fans and colleagues - our hardworking partners are ready for your inputs! We are proud to present a short 10-minute survey, which will assess the state of rural communities, especially rural youth and its conditions to better understand the situation in the greater Danube region. We invite young people (aged 15–30) to take part in this survey and share their views and experiences of life in rural areas. With your help we can make this possible and further improve and empower rural youth in its ambitions to make a change! We thank all who will take their time and take this survey and make all of this possible. Until next time – SMILE goes on; smile with us. Yours sincerely, SMILE team. Link to e-survey: https://lnkd.in/eWrrwA-K #SMILEIncubator #YouthEmpowerment #RuralDevelopment #Technology #euprojects🇪🇺

Ponosni smo i oduševljeni što predstavljamo članove koji su se pridružili Remote Workers Policy HUB-u (RWPH) projekta Interreg Danube4Rural.com! ⬇️ Zajedno želimo: - Razviti inovativne politike za revitalizaciju ruralnih područja; - Osmisliti konkretne mjere za privlačenje kvalificiranih talenata na daljinu; - Poticati transnacionalnu suradnju u 10 zemalja dunavske regije #Danube4Rural #RazvojnaagencijaSimora #projekt https://lnkd.in/db8MVTTy

🌍We are proud and delighted to introduce the members who have joined the Remote Workers Policy Hub (RWPH) of the Danube4Rural.com project through the Development agency of the city of Prijedor "PREDA". Their diverse expertise — from public administration and business to digital innovation, marketing, and community development — strengthens our shared mission of shaping better support systems and policies for remote workers in rural areas. 🤝 RWPH members: · City of Prijedor – provides institutional expertise in local governance, sustainable development, and the creation of inclusive policies for community well-being. · Chamber of Commerce Region Banja Luka (Branch Office Prijedor) – contributes deep knowledge of regional economic trends, entrepreneurship, and SME development in rural areas. · M:tel a.d. Banja Luka – brings extensive experience in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, supporting connectivity and digital inclusion in rural communities. · Aprolitic d.o.o. Prijedor – offers expertise in IT, data analysis, and digital transformation, enabling smart solutions for remote work ecosystems. · Milan Zeljić – Marketing and IT expert expert and advocate for community-based initiatives that foster innovation and quality of life in rural areas. · Jelena Radanović – young innovator and award-winning developer with experience in technology, education, and social innovation. Within the Hub, she brings valuable insights on how digital innovation and creative thinking can support rural revitalization and boost opportunities for remote work. • Daniel Menićanin - young innovator and award-winning developer with experience in software engineering and industrial automation. Within the Hub, he contributes ideas on how digital skills and innovation can support new opportunities and sustainable growth in rural areas. • Goran Rodic - policy and development expert with extensive experience in drafting strategic documents and proposing initiatives aimed at improving regulations, local decisions, and development frameworks. Within the Hub, he contributes his knowledge of policy design and institutional processes to support better governance and rural innovation. • Saša Karalić - experienced professional in financial and development initiatives, bringing expertise in creating local incentive schemes. Within the Hub, he contributes ideas on how new financial measures can support both remote workers and employers in rural regions. The RWPH connects public and private stakeholders from across the Danube Region to co-create policies and solutions that make rural areas more attractive for remote workers and digital professionals. Its launch in November 2025 marks the start of a joint effort to turn ideas into real initiatives — from policy design and collaborative research to pilot actions that strengthen rural innovation and sustainable development. #Danube4Rural #RemoteWork #RWPH #RuralDevelopment #InterregDanube

We are proud to present our members from Smart Village Knežica, actively contributing to the Remote Workers Policy Hub (RWPH) within the Danube4Rural project. Their expertise brings rural innovation directly into the heart of European policymaking. About RWPH The Remote Workers Policy Hub is a transnational platform bringing together public and private stakeholders from across the Danube Region to co-create policies and solutions that make rural areas attractive for remote workers and digital professionals. Together, we aim to: • Develop policy innovations for rural revitalization • Design concrete measures to attract skilled remote talent • Foster transnational collaboration across 10 countries in the Danube Region The Remote Workers Policy Hub will officially launch in November 2025, with regular online meetings, collaborative workspaces, and opportunities to engage in pilot projects. About the members: Đorđe Grujčić, PhD, Director of Smart Village Knežica, agricultural scientist and active farmer, will contribute his expertise in the Financial Incentives policy package group. His work connects research, practice, and innovation in rural environments. Zoran Dimitrijević, Co-founder of Smart Village Knežica, joins the Regulatory Framework group, bringing long-standing experience in building innovation ecosystems and supporting policy frameworks for digital transformation. Together, these members reinforce the RWPH as a vibrant and impactful network – connecting knowledge, practice, and policy to improve the future of rural communities across the Danube region. #Danube4Rural #RemoteWork #RWPH #RuralDevelopment #InterregDanube Zoran Dimitrijevic Djordje Grujcic DIH Smart Village Knežica

Welcome to the members joining the Remote Workers Policy Hub (RWPH) of the Danube4Rural project through our Bulgarian partner - Business Incubator – Gotse Delchev. 🟢 The following organizations will contribute to RWPH’s efforts in developing policy innovations for rural revitalization and implementing measures to attract skilled remote talent: ✔️ Local Action Group Gotse Delchev – Garmen – Hadzhidimovo – an association dedicated to the rural development, support for good governance and territorial sustainability in the area of the three municipalities of Gotse Delchev, Garmen and Hadzhidimovo. The LAG brings its expertise in design and implementation of community-led policies, and as associated partner is engaged with the pilot phase in its territory ✔️ Municipality of Gotse Delchev – Forward-thinking municipality engaged in regional development and collaborative governance, driving digitalization and fostering inclusive social progress. ✔️ Association of Entrepreneurs - Gotse Delchev – a non-governmental organization representing the business in the region, embracing new economic opportunities, innovation, integration of IT solutions and quality human resources. ✔️ Profuturu Ltd – a private company dedicated to enhancing the cultural and natural heritage of rural regions, specializing in economic and cultural revitalization through initiatives in tourism, digital transformation and strategic cooperation within the European Union. ✔️ Association of South - Western Municipalities – a NGO that cooperates for a strong local self-government and active participation of citizens in the local authorities, expert in planning and programming of the local and regional development, and capacity building in the fields of legal framework of local government, finances and budgeting, municipal property, and spatial development. ✔️ BGRegioni Ltd – a company specialized in business management and economic growth, and expertise in social economy, research and regional development 🟢 Dedicated expert support will be provided by: ✳️ Rossitsa Djambazova – director of Business Incubator Gotse Delchev and a professional with strong expertise in strategic planning and rural development, entrepreneurship and social economy support, sustainability, agri-food and tourism in rural areas ✳️ Bozhura Fidanska, PhD  - researcher and professor at Institute of Agricultural Economics, expert in rural development, digitalization, and new business models in small farms. 👍 We believe these members strengthen RWPH by contributing their expertise, practical experience, and policy-shaping capacity—working together to build a brighter future for rural communities across the Danube Region. #Danube4Rural #RemoteWork #RWPH #RuralDevelopment #InterregDanube #BIGD

As part of the AXM – Rural Settlements Together for the Future of Europe project, Municipality of Moravske Toplice had the chance to exchange valuable ideas and best practices with partners from Malta (Xgħajra) and Hungary (Alsómocsolád). Within the workshop discussions, we gained particularly valuable insights from digital nomads and remote workers – especially from our Maltese partners, who shared their experience with the inclusion of digital nomads, a well-established practice and campaign that successfully attracts remote professionals from across Europe and beyond. 💻🌍 These learnings, along with perspectives from all participating partners, will play an important role in shaping the future development of our Danube4Rural.com project – supporting innovation, sustainability, and new opportunities for rural communities along the Danube region. 🌿💡

From Southern Serbia to the Danube Region: Meet Our Inspiring Hub Members! We’re happy to introduce and welcome the inspiring new members who have become part of the Remote Workers Policy Hub (RWPH) within the Danube4Rural.com project, joining us through the Regionalna razvojna agencija Jug/Regional Development Agency South and the Municipality of Babušnica. Their knowledge, creativity, and commitment to local progress are key to shaping better policies for rural revitalization. We warmly welcome our members: • Municipality of Babušnica – as a local leader in rural development and innovation, the municipality joined the Hub to strengthen its efforts in improving local infrastructure and creating new opportunities for remote professionals to live and work in rural settings. • Tourist Organization of Babušnica – motivated by its mission to showcase the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, the organization aims to integrate tourism and remote work opportunities to enhance the overall quality of life in the area. • Lisca d.o.o. – a dynamic company that values sustainable economic growth and community well-being, joining the Hub to contribute private-sector perspectives on creating jobs and supporting local entrepreneurship. • DELI prostor za kreativno delovanje – as one of the pioneering coworking spaces in southern Serbia, Deli joined the Hub to share valuable experience in building collaborative environments and connecting digital professionals across the region. • Agricultural Household Zlatković – representing the vitality of rural entrepreneurship, this family farm joined to bring in the perspective of rural producers adapting to modern challenges through innovation and digital inclusion. • Associations “Pogled sa juga” and “Lužnički izviđački odred” – motivated by their dedication to youth empowerment and community engagement, these organizations joined the Hub to promote active citizenship and inspire young people to see rural areas as spaces of opportunity and creativity. Together, we’re setting out to: • Shape fresh policy ideas that breathe new life into rural communities • Create practical ways to attract and support skilled remote professionals • Build strong cross-border cooperation across 10 countries of the Danube Region The Remote Workers Policy Hub will come to life in November 2025 — bringing partners together through regular online sessions, shared creative spaces, and hands-on pilot projects that turn ideas into action. #Danube4Rural #RemoteWork #RWPH #RuralDevelopment #InterregDanube

🇭🇺 Meet the Hungarian Members of the Remote Workers Policy Hub (RWPH) We’re proud to present the Hungarian organisations and experts joining the Danube4Rural.com project through STRIA Nonprofit Ltd. Their work reflects the region’s innovative and forward-thinking spirit. 🌍 The RWPH connects public and private actors across the Danube Region to co-create practical, human-centred policies that make rural areas more attractive for digital professionals and remote workers. 🎯 Our shared goals: 💡 Foster innovation for rural revitalization 🤝 Strengthen cross-border collaboration 🌱 Support digital inclusion and smart regional growth 🤝 Hungarian Members: 🏛 National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) – advancing rural digitalization and equal access to remote work. 🎓 University of Pécs – providing academic excellence and innovation expertise for evidence-based policymaking. 🏢 Pécs-Baranya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PBKIK) – empowering SMEs and entrepreneurs through digital transformation. 🏗 Holcim Hungary Ltd – promoting sustainable, future-ready business practices and rural resilience. 🏡 Baranya County Municipality – strengthening local governance, community well-being, and policy dialogue. 👩💼 Hungarian Experts: ⚖️ Dr. Kata Konstantin, legal expert: shaping fair, effective regulatory frameworks for rural digital work. 📊 Szabina Pazaurek, project manager at PBKIK – driving EU-funded cooperation and business development. Together, these members and experts form a strong, diverse Hungarian contribution to the RWPH, connecting research, governance, and business to build vibrant, connected rural regions across the Danube. #Danube4Rural #RWPH #RemoteWork #RuralDevelopment #InterregDanube #STRIA