These activities are facilitated by two support units: the ENRD contact point and the European evaluation helpdesk for rural development. frequently asked questions relating to rural development.ENRD thematic work: thematic working groups, seminars and workshops, and publications.rural development in figures: statistics and summaries relating to RDPs, focus areas, and monitoring data.projects database: a comprehensive list of projects funded by the EAFRD and implemented through RDPs.The ENRD provides a wealth of information on the implementation of RPDs across the EU, including: The ENRD supports the effective implementation of EU countries' rural development programmes by generating and sharing knowledge, as well as facilitating information exchange and cooperation across rural Europe. It aims to engage and reach anyone with an interest in and commitment to rural development in Europe. The European network for rural development (ENRD) acts as a hub of information on how rural development policy, programmes, projects and other initiatives work in practice and how they can be improved to achieve more. Fi-Compass includes further information on EAFRD financial instruments. Through financial instruments, the EAFRD acts as a source for loans, microcredit, guarantees and equities, available to recipients in agriculture, forestry and rural areas who are undertaking financially viable projects that support the priorities of the EAFRD. Rural development programmes can also support the smart villages initiative, which aims to provide a versatile toolbox to foster, enable and scale up innovation in rural areas around Europe, addressing the common challenges faced by citizens living in rural territories. Supporting local actionsĪt least 5% of RDP funding must go to actions based on the LEADER / community led local development approach. Notable features of RDPs Spending on climate and environmentĪt least 30% of funding for each RDP must be dedicated to measures relevant for the environment and climate change, much of which is channelled through grants and annual payments to farmers who switch towards more environmentally friendly practices.
Progress on targets is monitored through the common monitoring and evaluation framework (CMEF). When devising their strategies, countries select from a 'menu' of 20 broad policy measures, which can be tailored around national and regional circumstances to deliver on one or more of the EAFRD’s priorities. In their programmes, countries set out targets relating to their chosen priorities and focus areas, as well as a strategy for meeting their targets. The EAFRD priorities are in turn broken down into 18 specific focus areas.
RDPs are co-financed by national budgets and may be prepared on either a national or regional basis. Previous programming periods Rural development programmesĮU countries implement EAFRD funding through rural development programmes (RDPs). The regulation largely extends the existing rules (initially in place for the 2014-20 period), with some additional elements to ensure a smooth transition to the new CAP, which is due to begin in 2023. The rules for rural development spending during 2021-22 are laid out in the CAP transitional regulation, adopted on 23 December 2020. The EAFRD budget for 2021-27 amounts to €95.5 billion, which includes an injection of €8.1 billion from the next generation EU recovery instrument to help address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CAP’s contribution to the EU's rural development objectives is supported by the European agricultural fund for rural development (EAFRD).
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