Evaluation support study on the impact of the CAP on territorial development of rural areas. Socioeconomic aspects
2021
This study is an evaluation of the Common Agricultural Policy’s (CAP) impact on
balanced territorial development (BTD) of rural areas across EU-28: socio-economic
aspects. The main focus of the study is on territorial development of rural areas, which
are investigated through the analysis of socio-economic aspects and social inclusion.
The evaluation work starts with a causal analysis which intended to scope and select
the CAP measures and instruments considered to have a direct impact on the general
objective of BTD in rural areas. The work is then articulated around five evaluation
criteria: effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, relevance, European added value.
Several methods have been applied to gather and analyse both quantitative and
qualitative information. Sixteen evaluation study questions have been answered by
using quantitative methods such as input-output analysis, clustering, and statistical
regressions, as well as qualitative methods, including case studies, literature review
and the observation of development trends over the programming period.
According to the evaluation study findings, the issues and needs faced by rural regions
in the EU-28 are significant. The evaluation’s quantitative and case study findings
indicate that the impact of the CAP in supporting BTD through the improvement of
socioeconomic aspects and social inclusion varies according to the characteristics of
the rural region and the policy mix applied. Pillar I instruments, in particular direct
payments, have been found to positively impact regional employment and reinvestment. Pillar II measures, some of which are specifically designed to address
socio-economic issues, demonstrate also positive effects.
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