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Topic

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

Fox Covert family farm in Ireland - shortlisted at ARIA 2025
23 Apr 2026

National Networks support rural women

A glimpse into the work of some National Networks that are helping rural women connect with and learn from each other to overcome barriers and make rural areas better prepared for the future.

  • CAP Implementation
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
Group photo of the seven smiling people
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

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
Magazines |

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

 O'Bambiyo! Game poster
 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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