EU CAP Network Conference ‘Operational Groups: Innovation in practice’
Watch the best moments from the Operational Groups conference, including testimonials from participants, as well as snapshots from the field visits, panel discussions and interactive workshops. The event brought together over 500 participants from across the EU in Estoril, Portugal from 6 to 8 May 2024.
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Networking for the CAP
In early 2024, the CAP Implementation Contact Point team was invited to various events organised by National Networks in Wallonia (Belgium), Finland, Germany and Estonia. What we learnt there is feeding into our work, and can inspire colleagues around Europe.
The contribution of EU funding and LEADER to rural areas – new studies published
The European Commission has released a new study examining the contribution of EU funding to the development of rural areas, and a new evaluation of LEADER's impact on balanced territorial development.
How to assess the LEADER added value and demonstrate the benefits of its approach: guidelines to support Member States
These guidelines, available in all the EU languages, provide insights into the operationalisation of LEADER added value, and offer a non-binding evaluation framework to assess LEADER added value.
Join our next Thematic Groups on generational renewal in farming and biodiversity
Two new Thematic Groups will kick off in September and examine generational renewal and enhancing biodiversity in farmland. Here’s what you can expect and how you can contribute.
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Latest publications
Evaluation of farm modernisation results on irrigation
The evaluation focuses on high level reasons for rejections to grant funds under a programme for farm irrigation.
Effectiveness of historic environment options within the Countryside Stewardship scheme
The report evaluates the effectiveness of three historic environment options within the Countryside Stewardship scheme that have low uptake.
Evaluation of factors inhibiting or masking progress to favourable conditions of wetlands
Given the limited positive change of lowland wetland sites, the study evaluates the implementation quality of a sample of Agri-Environment Schemes (AES) agreements.
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CAP Implementation
As an integral part of the EU CAP Network, the CAP Implementation Contact Point supports and coordinates networking activities relating to the design and implementation of the CAP’s strategic plans.
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Innovation & knowledge exchange | EIP-AGRI
'Innovation & knowledge exchange | EIP-AGRI’'s role is to facilitate communication and cooperation between those with a keen interest in sharing knowledge and innovative ideas for sustainable agriculture, forestry and rural areas.
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Evaluation
The European Evaluation Helpdesk for the CAP provides tailored support to EU Member States and the European Commission in their evaluations of agriculture and rural development policy.
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LEADER
LEADER is a local development method which has been used for 30 years to engage local actors in the design and delivery of strategies, decision-making and resource allocation for the development of their rural areas.
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National CAP networks have a key role in steering and driving forward policy as well as promoting stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing and capacity building for EU Member States and other actors.
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The EU CAP Network LAG Directory brings together in one place the contact details for the new LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs) created in the 2023-2027 programming period.
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