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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28 Sep 2026

Data challenges for the evaluation of Germany's CAP Strategic Plan

Evaluation experts from the Thünen-Institute provide suggestions to improve access to data for CAP evaluations and to address the lack of nationally harmonised CAP data and protection rules in Germany.

  • Evaluation
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18 Sep 2026

Register for the Good Practice Workshop on the ‘Assessment of CAP support to organic farming’!

The event is taking place on 15-16 October in Vilnius, Lithuania, but registration is open until 30 September. Places are limited.

  • Evaluation
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10 Jul 2026

Understanding digitalisation under the CAP: a new learning portal for better assessment

A new multimedia learning portal to build knowledge for assessing digitalisation under CAP Strategic Plans.

  • Evaluation

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Report - Rough estimate of the potential impact of the CAP Strategic Plans on nutrient balance over the 2023‑2027 period
Reports |

Rough estimate of the potential impact of the CAP Strategic Plans on nutrient balance over the 2023-2027 period

The study shows that CAP Strategic Plans can help reduce nutrient pollution, with the greatest impacts associated with organic farming, cover crops and soil protection practices.

  • Evaluation
2024 annual evaluation of Calabria's (Italy) 2014-2022 RDP
Member State Evaluation |

2024 annual evaluation of Calabria's (Italy) 2014-2022 RDP

Calabria’s 2024 annual evaluation tracks delivery of the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme (RDP) across competitiveness, innovation, environment and rural development, finding strong progress on some targets alongside persistent spending and implementation delays.

  • Evaluation
Annual evaluation report 2024: Lazio, Italy, 2014-2022 RDP
Member State Evaluation |

Annual evaluation report 2024: Lazio, Italy, 2014-2022 RDP

This report assesses the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme (RDP) for Lazio, Italy, focusing on progress in 2023. Findings indicate strong results in generational renewal and supply chains, alongside administrative delays and a focus on photovoltaics.

  • Evaluation

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ARIA Awards - Icon - Environmental protection
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