International conference Rural Parliament, efficient tool in decision-making processes
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5. Pärnjõe inspired the delegation with a 3-in-1 project: a house accommodating Pärnjõe Basic School, NGO Three Villages and Pärnjõe Community House, all striving to preserve and revive their grandparents´ cultural heritage. Old and young together, learning and teaching to play different musical instruments, sing songs and direct plays. As well as to make handicraft in the same way as our ancestors. 6. Rõude presented us social entrepreneurship projects undertaken by active local people. The majority of them related to handicraft (weaving, patchwork, etc) and carpentry (restoration). Several public and community services are provided in the community house (renting rooms, accommodation, baby-sitting, laundry, public sauna, etc.). In cooperation with the Estonian Unemployment Injurance Fund trainings and workshops are organised for job seekers living in peripheries. The study-tour included 2 mini-workshops where the participants could analyse and evaluate the projects of the visited organisations and discuss the related topics in more detail. In each workgroup a wide range of best practices from around the participating countries and villages were shared. The time spent together in the bus was used to give a glimpse of the history, mission, aims and projects of the Movement Kodukant. More information was given in regard to the process of organising the Rural Parliament, the role that Kodukant plays in different-level decision-making as well as its collaboration with ministries, the parliament and different international organisations.
International conference Rural Parliament, efficient tool in decision-making processes Number of participants: 44 Conference leader: Sirje Vinni Representatives of Kodukant: Liina Saar, Heleriin Jõesalu Venue: Nõva Villa While the county delegations were visiting parishes of Lääne County, an international conference in cooperation with PREPARE (network of rural organisations from EU) took place. The conference centered on sharing experiences in organising the Rural Parliament. The aim of the conference was to present the project Rural Parliaments of PREPARE, give a summary of the discussions held during the study-tour, an overview of the status quo of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the expected changes as well as to point out problems that need to be solved.
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