On 27 October 2026, the fourth and final local participatory workshop of the Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE project ENRICH-US took place at the Riode Finessi Hall in Codigoro (Ferrara, Italy).
The concluding meeting, entitled “Validating the Journey: Let’s Reflect on Whether We Have Done a Good Job”, brought together local stakeholders to review the results of the participatory process carried out across the four pilot municipalities of Codigoro, Goro, Mesola and Riva del Po.
Reviewing and validating the participatory process
Building on the outcomes of the previous workshops, the meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the work completed, assess the progress achieved and validate the solutions jointly developed with local stakeholders.
Particular attention was given to the proposed tourism governance model, designed through a collaborative process involving local communities and relevant territorial actors.
Participants also reviewed the potential pilot actions identified during the previous meetings, discussing how these initiatives could support the sustainable development of eco-cultural tourism in the Po Delta area.
Strengthening cooperation and local participation
Throughout the workshop series, stakeholders explored opportunities to improve tourism management, strengthen cooperation between local actors and develop a shared vision for the future of the territory.
The participatory process highlighted the importance of collaborative governance, innovation, territorial cooperation and active community involvement as essential elements for sustainable tourism development.
By bringing together different perspectives and experiences, ENRICH-US aims to ensure that future tourism solutions reflect the needs, characteristics and potential of the participating municipalities.
From shared vision to practical action
The final workshop represented an important milestone in the development of a common approach to tourism governance in the Po Delta.
The validated governance model and proposed pilot actions will provide a basis for the next stages of the project, supporting the transition from participatory planning to the practical testing of solutions for sustainable eco-cultural tourism.
Through cooperation among public authorities, local stakeholders and communities, ENRICH-US continues to promote more inclusive, coordinated and sustainable tourism development in Central Europe’s rural and inland territories.