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The Special Accession Programme for Agricultural and Rural Development (SAPARD) is designed to support actions in candidate countries* regarding priorities and problems in agriculture and rural development such as structural adjustment and infrastructure strengthening. It also focuses on the implementation of the acquis * concerning the Common Agricultural Policy. It was established in 1999 on the basis of the proposals within Agenda 2000* for the period 2000-2006. The Directorate-General for Agriculture is in charge of SAPARD management.
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