National Network

Estonian Network

The Estonian CAP Network was established in 2007. Back then, it was a rural network. The network team has stayed almost the same but under the administration of different governments. In Estonian, the network is called the Rural Network Service.

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Contacts

Maaelu Teadmuskeskus / Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge (METK)

Objectives

The main objective is to add value to the implementation of the CAP Strategic Plan by facilitating flexible, open-minded and gradual development with bottom-up initiatives based on needs and developed through cooperative activity among rural actors. Other objectives are:

  • Communicating about the CAP Strategic Plan to a wider audience;
  • Promoting national and transnational cooperation;
  • Providing networking activities for Local Action Groups (LAGs) and EIP OP groups and coordinating information exchange;
  • Collecting and disseminating project examples;
  • Promoting the formation of new thematic innovations and new networks.

Membership

Who can join?

The Estonian CAP Network is not based on membership but is open to everyone.

Additional Information

Thematic focus of NN

  • Food Supply Chain and environmental issues
  • LEADER/CLLD
  • Long-term Vision for Rural Areas
  • Smart Villages
  • Rural Tourism