Evaluation Methods
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Evaluation Methods

A range of approaches available to conduct a robust evaluation, from qualitative techniques to experimental evaluation design.

Latest news

Webpage of Evaluation of the green architecture of the CAP Strategic Plans | EU CAP Network on a tablet screen
28 Sep 2026

Strengthening green policy evaluation: discover the new learning portal

A new online resource helps Member States evaluate the CAP Strategic Plans' green architecture through a system-level approach.

  • Evaluation
picture of Olli Niskanen
28 Sep 2026

Using modelling to assess the CAP's contribution to agricultural competitiveness

Olli Niskanen, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), explains Finland's approach to evaluating the CAP's contribution to agricultural competitiveness.

  • Evaluation
Vineyards of Saint Emilion village
28 Sep 2026

Opening up the 'agricultural data lake' – a new step forward for evaluating farm practices in France

France’s data pool ('data lake') and tiered access system allow evaluators to use detailed administrative data while maintaining data protection safeguards.

  • Evaluation

Latest publications

Annual evaluation report (2024) of Umbria, Italy
Member State Evaluation |

Annual evaluation report (2024) of Umbria, Italy

This 2024 annual evaluation report from Italy’s Umbria Region provides updates on the implementation, results and impact of the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme, focusing on farm competitiveness, agri-environmental priorities and LEADER approach.

  • Evaluation
REGIONE PUGLIA - PRIMO RAPPORTO DI VALUTAZIONE EX POST
Member State Evaluation |

First RDP ex post evaluation report for the Apulia region

This ex post evaluation reviews the performance of the Apulian 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme (RDP), analysing indicator results, beneficiary outcomes and environmental effects using mixed methods and updated monitoring data.

  • Evaluation
Ewaluacja działania tworzenie i rozwój grup producentów i organizacji producentów rolnych finansowanych  w ramach PROW 2014-2020
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of the measure 'setting up of producer groups and organisations' in Poland

This interim evaluation examines how support for agricultural producer groups and organisations under the Polish 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP) contributed to strengthening farmers’ competitiveness and highlights positive economic effects, while also pointing to structural and methodological constraints.

  • Evaluation

Latest good practice

ARIA Awards - Icon - Smart competitive agriculture
A black and white cow stares through metal bars in a barn, wearing yellow ear tags.
Project | 22 Oct 2025

Wisecow

  • CAP Implementation
ARIA Awards - Icon - Smart competitive agriculture
A person stands in a blooming field, holding a green pouch. They wear a navy vest. Trees line the background.
Project | 22 Oct 2025

‘Bodenkoffer’ soil kit quality assessment box with app

  • CAP Implementation
Farm fields in a hilly area showing a farm building with solar panels on its roof