The main objective of this meeting was to present a strategic briefing of the Rural Futures program to key development partners. This strategic briefing was preceded by the RuralStruc meeting, which aims to disseminate the results of the RuralStruc program.
More specifically, the Rural Futures strategic briefing aimed to:
o Provide a strategic high level presentation of the Rural Futures program
o Build on the results of the RuralStruc program
o Define follow up actions that include a) development of specific rural flagship projects; b) preparation for the series of (4) consultative meetings; c) preparation of background papers, policy briefs and research studies for the Rural Futures program; and d) preparation of a full program document and project proposal including creation of a project facilitation grant.





