Evaluation
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Evaluation

Evaluations provide evidence for decision-making and improves the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherene and the EU added value of CAP interventions. They also contribute to improved transparency, learning and accountability.

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Landing page of the Evaluation Learning portals
13 Mar 2026

What’s new in 2026 for the evaluation learning portals

In 2026, the evaluation learning portals will grow further, with new content on quantitative methods, netting-out approaches and emerging themes available to the CAP evaluation community.

  • Evaluation
Close-up of hands holding a transparent soil core sample tube filled with dark earth
19 Feb 2026

Quantifying the impacts of farm practices on soil health

A recent study developed a methodology to compare the effects of farm practices on six soil health indicators. The method was applied to 13 CAP Strategic Plans.

  • Evaluation
Farming 4.0
23 Jan 2026

Capacity-building event on assessing digitalisation under CAP Strategic Plans

An online event explored how CAP digitalisation can be better understood and assessed within CAP Strategic Plans, building on a newly published thematic report.

  • Evaluation

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Latest publications

In Depth Thematic report evaluation of training activities
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of training activities in Abruzzo

The objective of this in-depth study was to review the implementation of the AKIS strategy, identifying and analysing the critical issues and mistakes to avoid, as well as the good practices and approaches to be encouraged and enhanced.

  • Evaluation
EU CAP Network Magazine - Issue 4
Magazines |

EU CAP Network Magazine - Issue 4

The fourth edition of the EU CAP Network magazine highlights the many ways in which farmers contribute to society, from supporting rural communities and protecting natural resources, to strengthening quality food systems and increasing market competitiveness.

  • CAP Implementation
  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
  • Evaluation
Thematic Report Innovation - How the RDP strategy has helped the uptake of Innovation
Member State Evaluation |

How the Marche RDP strategy fostered innovation spread

The report analyses the effectiveness of Rural Development Plan (RDP) measures in promoting innovation in agricultural, forestry and agro-industrial enterprises in Marche.

  • Evaluation

Latest good practice

ARIA Awards - Icon - Environmental protection
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