Common Network Statistics (CNS) - 2023 Summary report

In the previous Programming Period 2014-2020, National Network Support Units (NSUs) agreed to submit Common Network Statistics (CNS) every calendar year. The exercise started in 2016 (with data from activities in 2014). A simplified structure for the data collection has been agreed between the EU CAP Network - CAP Implementation Contact Point and the National Support Units for the new programming period and is now being used.

The main objective of the CNS data collection has been to collect and collate basic qualitative and quantitative information on National Network (NN) activities across the EU in order to provide an overall picture of their achievements. The aim is to use these data at an EU level for benchmarking and promoting EU-wide networking activities, raising awareness of the NNs' achievements, identifying and compiling significant NN activities/examples across Europe, and tracking progress.

This report covers 2023 data and refers to the EU-27, with data from 28 NSUs. Data refer to six indicators: events, communication activities, project examples, thematic work, networking highlights, and other activities. The report includes graphics that help the reader grasp the key information at a glance, and will be helpful in identifying trends. The results of the CNS exercise are disseminated by the EU CAP Network across events and activities to foster networking as a key tool for a better implementation of the CAP.

For an overview of the key information from the CNS report, check the slides and the infographic published further down in this page.