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Profile
Profile
Katarina has more than 20 years of experience in practice-based and academic research in rural and community development in the UK and Europe, notably in Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs). In the past decade her primary research focus has been on rural development policy at UK and EU levels, with special interest in LEADER. Katarina has been involved in a number of EU wide evaluation studies focusing on CAP as part of a framework programme funded by European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development as well as studies commissioned by the European Parliament. In addition, she has participated in several EU-funded research projects (FP7 Framework, Horizon 2020). Prior to joining the CCRI, Katarina was deputy director and programme manager for a nationwide NGO – VOKA, the Rural Organisation for Community Activities in Slovakia.
View Katarina's publications on the University of Gloucestershire's Research Repository
See Katarina Kubinakova’s recent activities
APM Qualification Success
Congratulations to our colleagues who have recently passed their APM Project Management Fundamentals qualification.
Team changes – promotions and new colleagues
We are pleased to recognise promotions to existing colleagues and welcome new ones to the team.
Janet Dwyer to give keynote presentation at ENRD workshop
Janet Dwyer and Katarina Kubinakova travel to Brussels this week to attend the ENRD Workshop ‘Vibrant Rural Areas: Rural Jobs’, where Janet will give a keynote presentation.
European Commission publish report on the impact of CAP on Generational Renwal
The European Commission have published a report that was led by the CCRI. The report evaluated the impact of the CAP on generational renewal, local development and jobs in rural areas.
Rural Women – By the Women of CCRI
Last week on 15th October it was International Rural Women Day and Julie Urquhart provided an overview of her journey into rural academia. This week we will hear from Katarina Kubinakova who will discuss the role of women with regard to rural development and how they are regularly the ones who are key to the success of an initiative or project.
PEGASUS final conference presents policy recommendations
PEGASUS project presents key lessons and messages at final conference in Brussels