## The Policy Options Explorer

The purpose of the Policy Options Explorer is to allow users to explore how different policy choices and strategies play out in their region in the future. The Policy Options Explorer builds on PoliRural SDM ed.3. However, this general model was adapted to represent the dynamics present in the PoliRural pilot regions, resulting in 10 different models through which impacts of different policies in the PoliRural pilot regions can be simulated.

##### Policy Options Explorer

The Policy Options Explorer is a stand-alone tool. If you wish to test the tool, you may login with the credentials demo/demo

Open the Policy Options Explorer (opens a new browser window)

The model adaptation was realised through two series of meetings with the main responsible contacts of the different pilots. In the first round of meetings, the model was fully explained so that pilots could understand the dynamics explained and the assumptions made. Additionally, the meetings were designed to best fit local dynamics into the template model. In the second round of meetings, a period was open for pilots to gather data. This period was open to clarification to find the best proxies, and discussion about qualitative data collection. Finally, the calibration was intended with the available data.

Overview of available models in the Policy Options Explorer

For more details, see: Project deliverable D5.4 “Polirural Model ed 4“.

Or continue to the Rural Attractiveness Explorer.