Rural areas in Camp de Tarragona face a constant drain of young people. Carles Méndez, a professor at the Open University of Catalonia, focuses his research on how shared workspaces can help villages gain self-sufficiency.
“"This is a clear example of how such a project should be developed."
The region is a pioneer with Zona Líquida in Riba-roja d'Ebre, the world's first rural coworking space. Méndez emphasizes that fiber optic technology is key to allowing freelancers to work from any small town.
The study will result in a best practices book to be presented in Gothenburg and London in 2026, aiming to direct European funds more efficiently toward rural development.
