RED EXTREMEÑA DE DESARROLLO RURAL

What RED EXTREMEÑA DE DESARROLLO RURAL does

RED EXTREMEÑA DE DESARROLLO RURAL (REDEX) is a non-profit association founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It functions as the sole coordinating and representative body for all 24 Grupos de Acción Local (Local Action Groups) operating across the Extremadura region, collectively covering 384 municipalities (98% of regional territory) and 69% of the regional population. Governance is structured around a 48-member General Assembly, an 11-member Board of Directors, a Presidency, and a 15-person technical team.

REDEX's core function is the coordination and administration of EU-funded LEADER rural development program grants on behalf of its member Local Action Groups, alongside policy advocacy before regional and national administrations including the Junta de Extremadura and Spain's Ministry of Agriculture. Its product portfolio includes the REDigitalEX digital skills training program (developed jointly with the Junta de Extremadura's Dirección General de Digitalización Regional, which trained over 20,600 rural citizens across 366 municipalities by 2026), the LEADER grants portal, a territorial geoportal, a rural tourism portal (extremadurarural.es), a projects showcase, and a publications repository. The organization also participates in EU cross-border cooperation programs, notably the CROSSRURAL HUB EUROACE initiative under the Spain-Portugal POCTEP framework.

REDEX's business model is structured as a publicly-funded non-profit: it does not generate commercial revenue, does not charge customers for services, and operates on grants and subsidies from the EU, regional government (Junta de Extremadura), provincial councils (Diputaciones de Badajoz and Cáceres), and supporting partners such as Caja Almendralejo. Its go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on direct coordination with the 24 Local Action Groups and local entities (ayuntamientos, mancomunidades, associations, educational centers) to deliver programs and process grant applications at the municipal level across rural Extremadura.

Name

RED EXTREMEÑA DE DESARROLLO RURAL

Legal name

RED EXTREMEÑA DE DESARROLLO RURAL

Website

https://redex.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REDEX is a Spanish non-profit association founded in 1998 that coordinates all 24 Local Action Groups in Extremadura, administering EU LEADER rural development grants and delivering digital skills training to over 20,000 rural citizens across 366 municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Development Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Country Placement, Homestay & On-Ground Coordination Services (EDAIAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Forestry, Land Use & REDD+ Programs (BPADALAF)

Keywords

• Rural development programs
• LEADER grant administration
• Digital skills training
• Local action groups
• Territorial development coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Cáceres

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. LEADER Program Administration and Rural Development Grants: REDEX coordinates and administers EU-funded LEADER rural development program grants and subsidies on behalf of the 24 Grupos de Acción Local in Extremadura. As a non-profit association, it does not generate commercial revenue but manages public funding programs for rural development projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

REDEX is a non-profit association that coordinates and represents the 24 Grupos de Acción Local (Local Action Groups) of Extremadura, administering EU-funded LEADER rural development grants and programs on their behalf. It also operates the REDigitalEX digital skills training program (in partnership with the Junta de Extremadura), a territorial Geoportal, a rural tourism portal, and a projects and publications hub serving rural municipalities across the region.

Product overview

REDEX operates as a coordination network for the 24 Local Action Groups of Extremadura, managing EU-funded rural development programs. Its core offerings include the REDigitalEX digital skills training program (delivering in-person training to rural citizens through local action groups) and the LEADER program portal (managing grants and aid for rural entrepreneurship). Supporting services include the Geoportal for territorial mapping, a rural tourism portal covering 24 destinations, a projects showcase, and a publications repository covering rural development, environmental, and tourism topics. A cross-border initiative, CROSSRURAL HUB EUROACE, addresses Spain-Portugal cooperation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• REDigitalEX (Programa de Competencias Digitales) A digital competency training program developed in collaboration with the Junta de Extremadura's Dirección General de Digitalización Regional. It delivers in-person digital skills education through local action groups across Extremadura to reduce the digital divide in rural areas, having trained over 20,666 people across 366 municipalities by 2026.
• LEADER (Zona LEADER) An online portal for the LEADER rural development program, providing information on open grant calls, program guidelines, and application processes for rural entrepreneurship and development projects in Extremadura. Targets rural entrepreneurs, municipalities, and Local Action Groups seeking EU-aligned rural development funding.
• Geoportal REDEX A territorial information and mapping service providing geographic data and maps related to rural development areas in Extremadura, supporting territorial analysis and Local Action Group planning.
• Turismo Extremadura Rural A rural tourism portal showcasing 24 tourist destinations in Extremadura, featuring guides, maps, event information, and related resources for rural tourism in the region.
• CROSSRURAL HUB EUROACE A cross-border cooperation project between Spain and Portugal focused on rural development coordination, managed through the POCTEP (Programa Operativo de Cooperación Transfronteriza España-Portugal) framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,666 people trained in digital skills, 31% above the initial target of 15,774
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of SpaincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026The Ministry recognized the founder and former president of REDEX, Aurelio García Bermúdez, for his contributions to rural development in Extremadura. REDEX actively participated in the Ministry-organized 'Somos LEADERs' national encounter, presenting the Declaration of Jerez to advocate for LEADER's future in EU policy.
• Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (MAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Spain's Ministry of Agriculture organized the national 'Somos LEADERs' event in Jerez de la Frontera, in which REDEX participated alongside all 253 Local Action Groups in Spain. The event produced the 'Declaración de Jerez por el Futuro de LEADER y el Desarrollo Rural' advocating for rural policies in the EU's next multiannual financial framework.
• Junta de Extremadura (Consejería de Industria, Energía, Ciencia y Territorio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Junta de Extremadura is the primary public supporter and co-funder of REDEX's activities. It collaborates on LEADER rural development programs and jointly developed the REDigitalEX digital skills training program through the Dirección General de Digitalización Regional.
• Diputación de BadajozcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Provincial Council of Badajoz collaborates with REDEX on rural development initiatives and tourism promotion, providing institutional support for programs targeting the province's rural territories.
• Diputación de CácerescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Provincial Council of Cáceres partners with REDEX on rural development and tourism initiatives, supporting the organization's mission across the province's rural areas.
• Caja AlmendralejominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaja Almendralejo, a regional savings bank, provides financial support and collaboration with REDEX on rural development initiatives in Extremadura.
• European Union (Interreg / POCTEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREDEX participates in cross-border cooperation projects with Portugal funded through EU programs such as POCTEP. The CROSSRURAL HUB EUROACE project, managed by a REDEX project coordinator, exemplifies this cooperation for rural development across the Spain-Portugal border.
• Consejo Extremeño de Desarrollo RuralcoreOthersREDEX is a statutory member of the Consejo Extremeño de Desarrollo Rural, an official regional advisory body for rural development policy in Extremadura.
• Red Extremeña de Información Europea (Reine)minorOthersREDEX participates as a member of Reine, the Extremaduran Network for European Information, which facilitates access to EU funding and policy information for regional stakeholders.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Red Española de Desarrollo Rural (REDR): National-level federation that brings together the Spanish regional rural development networks, including REDEX. Comparable as the apex coordinating and representative body for Grupos de Acción Local across Spain, performing the same LEADER advocacy and coordination role that REDEX performs at the regional level.
• Red Rural Nacional (RRN): Spain's official National Rural Network established under EU regulation, connecting rural stakeholders, Grupos de Acción Local, and administrations. Operates as a parallel coordination layer that REDEX interacts with through LEADER program governance.

Others

• Red Extremeña de Información Europea (Reine): REDEX is a member of this Extremaduran European information network that facilitates access to EU funding and policy. Comparable as a regional EU-affairs platform supporting cross-border and EU-funded initiatives, with overlapping stakeholder ecosystem.
• European Network for Rural Development (ENRD): EU-level knowledge and policy network for rural development stakeholders, including LEADER Local Action Groups. Operates as the broader ecosystem in which REDEX participates through its EU project work and policy advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• European LEADER Association for Rural Development (ELARD): Pan-European association representing LEADER Local Action Groups and rural development networks across EU member states. REDEX is affiliated through REDR and shares ELARD's LEADER coordination and policy advocacy mission at the European level.

Regional players

• Asociación para el Desarrollo Rural de Andalucía (ARA): Regional network coordinating Andalusia's Grupos de Desarrollo Rural and LEADER program implementation, parallel to REDEX but in a different Spanish autonomous community. Comparable in mandate, structure, and EU LEADER grant administration responsibilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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