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Arsyllfa : Observatory aims to look at ideas and research that will provide support to the Welsh rural economy in order to develop innovation and new ways of working.
Initially funded through the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government, its core aim is to explore these ideas such as how to foster an entrepreneurial culture in the context initially of rural Carmarthenshire.
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Research shows significant economic contribution of the Urdd
A research report by Arad research company has shown that Urdd Gobaith Cymru contributed £44.9 million to the Welsh economy in the year 2022-23. This shows an increase in the economic value of the organization from £25.5 million to £44.9 million in five years, an...
The Office for National Statistics say that a million less are getting health benefits from nature since 2020
According to The Office for National Statistics, a million less people are spending time in natural environments since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is estimated that around 1.1. million less people saw the health benefits of being active outside in nature in 2022...
Welsh Language Commissioner encourages people to use their Welsh in new campaign
The Welsh Language Commissioner has launched the ‘Defnyddia Dy Gymraeg’ (Use Your Welsh) initiative as a means of encouraging people to use the language in their day to day lives. The Commissioner is eager to see an increase in the use of Welsh across different...
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