This annex provides a summary of the literature reviewed in the context of the potential impact of actions supported under Measures 8 and 15 of the Rural Development Programmes implemented in Member States and regions of the EU. The purpose of the literature review is to look at the evidence of...

This edition of the EAFRD projects brochure focuses on the topic of 'transition to greener rural economies'. This transition is about taking advantage of growth opportunities that are environmentally and socially sustainable, as well as improving environmental performance in ways that are...

This edition of the EAFRD projects brochure focuses on the topic of 'transition to greener rural economies'. This transition is about taking advantage of growth opportunities that are environmentally and socially sustainable, as well as improving environmental performance in ways that are...

The objective of this evaluation study of the Forest Measures under Rural Development was to carry out an evaluation of these measures, at the EU 28 level and for the present programming period 2014-2020. It covers 16 evaluation study questions (EQ) relating to: the drivers influencing the...

This edition of the EAFRD projects brochure explores how people in rural areas have used EAFRD support to respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by the recent influx of migrants and refugees into the European Union. Without judgement on broader migration policy questions, the...

This edition of the EAFRD projects brochure focuses on the topic of 'smart and competitive rural areas'. It hopes to provide inspiration on how to address a number of topics vital for today's rural areas, including rural connectivity, adding value, developing markets, modernisation and...

The European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) is the structure that brings together all the stakeholders aiming to achieve improved rural development results in the EU. The network serves as a hub for the sharing of information about how Rural Development policy, programmes, projects and...