BOCOD Showcase at British and Irish Section of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI-BIS)

Dr. Brenda Lynch, project lead of the BOCOD project (Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses) will present at the British and Irish Section of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI-BIS) conference tomorrow in University College Cork, Ireland. This conference represents a key forum for exploring regional economic, social, and spatial development. This event brings together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners committed to understanding and strengthening regions through evidence-based approaches. Dr. Lynch will showcase the planned work of the BOCOD project and the findings from its predecessor, EBoost, highlighting how both initiatives tackle urgent challenges facing rural SMEs, particularly around digital transformation and business succession. These projects are essential to promoting long-term rural resilience, enhancing business continuity, and building stronger, more adaptable local economies across Ireland, Finland, and Iceland.