The Subgroup on LEADER and territorial development is part of the governance of the European CAP Network. The Subgroup’s focus is on the thematic work with CAP stakeholders and EU Member States’ administrations regarding LEADER and territorial development. This meeting of the Subgroup will take place over two half-days.

The objectives of the 3rd meeting of the Subgroup are:

– To provide a policy update on LEADER and territorial development, including Smart Villages, from DG AGRI;

– To provide an update on relevant activities of the EU CAP Network linked to LEADER and transnational cooperation;

– To explore and discuss networking activities on LEADER in the Member States;

– To discuss ideas for LEADER activities in the next Annual Work Programme of the EU CAP Network.