Whenever a new concept is introduced, in any context, there is a need for clarity, especially when this happens in a field with a high dynamic of concepts in use. It is necessary to explain the new not only in a self-referential way, but also in terms of its difference

After 5 years of its launch by the European Commission and the European Parliament, Smart Villages has not only started to become a popular term, but also reality for many rural communities. The 1 st Preparatory Action on Smart Rural Areas in the 21 st Century (Smart Rural 21 project, 2020-2022)