All 28 EU Member States have now signed Partnership Agreements (PAs) with the European Commission on their use of the five European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), including the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
The national-level agreements set out each Member State’s strategy for ensuring optimal use of ESIF funding, 2014-2020. They define common strategic goals and investment priorities, aiming to ensure a more strategic and complementary use of the five funds. This aims ultimately to provide greater impact and better outcomes towards the EU’s objectives, including on rural development.
