International Comparative Rural Policy Studies
by the editors 28/03/2014 Exploring Rurality was founded two years ago by ICRPS alumnae Kjersti Nordskog and Katja Cappelen as a place for professional discussion, exchange of ideas and community building within the ICRPS network. In November 2012 Exploring Rurality was lucky to have ICRPS alumni Eric Marr from Canada join the editor team. Now Read More …
by Kjersti Nordskog, 06/07/2012 In Norway, the responsibility to take care of the elderly lies with the individual municipality. For rural municipalities and communities, finding someone to fill-in during weekends and on holidays can be a substantial headache. The municipality of Karmøy, located on the southwestern coast of Norway, has found an elegant solution to this problem: the Read More …