Report - 2nd meeting of the Subgroup on LEADER and territorial development

The Subgroup on LEADER and territorial development is part of the governance of the European CAP Network.

The objectives of the meeting were to provide an update on LEADER implementation under the CAP Strategic Plans and RDPs 2014-2022; provide an update on relevant activities of the EU CAP Network linked to LEADER; explore and discuss networking activities on LEADER in the Member States; explore opportunities for networking and cooperation on LEADER among the Member States, including the role of National Networks; and discuss ideas for LEADER activities in the next annual workplan of the EU CAP Network.

Concluding messages reiterated that LEADER is seen as a proven methodology that should be encouraged to make LEADER younger, simpler and smarter by supporting and networking with a wide range of stakeholders, and participants were thanked for their active participation during the meeting.