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Social Inclusion

Improving relationships in a community and supporting vulnerable groups is essential for stronger, more connected, prosperous and resilient rural areas, where no one is left behind.

Latest news

A group of people in a rural setting (c) SolStock on Canva
12 Mar 2026

Connecting LEADER and the social economy: insights, practices and actions from the Rural Pact

Discover insights, practices and actions on LEADER and the social economy from the Rural Pact activities supporting this agenda.

  • CAP Implementation
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12 Mar 2026

LEADER projects inspire rural Europe

The eight LEADER-funded projects at the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2025 showcase LEADER's value for inclusive rural communities and more competitive rural businesses.

  • CAP Implementation
People engaged in community activities organised by the Local Action Group Leader Västra Småland, Sweden
12 Mar 2026

‘Knowing your neighbour’: LEADER's approach to rural crisis preparedness

In rural Sweden, LEADER is leading civil preparedness efforts, helping to embed preparedness into everyday community life.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest publications

Press Article - Healthy, tasty and social vegetables
Press Articles |

Press Article - Healthy, tasty and social vegetables

Social farming in Romania creating jobs, reducing waste and providing healthy local produce.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Agrinnovation Magazine - Issue 9
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Agrinnovation Magazine - Issue 9

Innovation, knowledge exchange and EIP-AGRI under the new EU CAP Network.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Rural Inspiration Awards 2022 - Projects brochure
Brochures |

Rural Inspiration Awards 2022 - Projects Brochure

This issue of the EU CAP Network’s Projects Brochure presents the 24 finalists of the Rural Inspiration Awards 2022, on the theme ‘The Future is Youth’.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest good practice

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 People running in Wool Sock Run Finnish Championship wearing shocks
Project | 01 Apr 2026

Orivesi – The capital of wool socks in Finland

  • CAP Implementation
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