Shaping the Future: Together for a Vibrant Rural Area
The future of rural areas is shaped by the people who live in them, shape them, and continue to develop them.
The wide range of opportunities and challenges – from outmigration and demographic change to climate adaptation and digitalization – can best be addressed through joint action and cross-sector collaboration.
That’s why Plattform Land sees itself as a dialogue and development platform for South Tyrol’s rural regions. It brings together municipalities, associations, institutions, and committed stakeholders to identify and promote strategic priorities and options for action toward a sustainable rural future.
Strategies, Recommendations, and Monitoring for Rural Development
A key concern of Plattform Land is the establishment of a targeted monitoring system to make the development of South Tyrol’s rural regions measurable and comparable. This provides the basis for data-driven decisions and a better assessment of the impact of various measures.
As early as summer 2015, Plattform Land conducted a qualitative survey among selected representatives from rural areas. The survey offered valuable insights into people’s perceptions and needs, forming an important foundation for future actions.
Here you can find the results of the 2015 survey.
Expert Advisory Board “Rural Area”: Expertise for South Tyrol’s Future
To ensure scientific and professional grounding, Plattform Land established the “Rural Area” expert advisory board in 2015. This panel of internationally recognized experts supported the platform in developing strategies, initiating projects, and drafting the memorandum. It also contributed its expertise at specialist conferences and networking events.
New Synergies: Merging the Advisory Boards
To improve efficiency and effectiveness, the two expert advisory boards “Rural Area” and “Intelligent Land Use” were merged following a resolution by the general assembly on April 17, 2025. The newly structured board now consists of seven interdisciplinary experts working together on holistic, sustainable solutions for South Tyrol’s rural development.