The OREN project developed national reports, in all the partners' countries, with the aim to identify the common obstacles, challenges and opportunities rural entrepreneurs face, and, subsequently, to provide a comprehensive and updated analysis in terms of the competences and skillsets they need to develop sustainable businesses in the 21st century. In additional to a desk research conducted on the specificities of each country, we looked at specific examples of successful businesses, as well as programmes designed for rural entrepreneurs, in order to identify best practices. Finally, a survey of rural entrepreneurs allowed us to define the expectations and needs they have with regards to training.