A recent ENRD workshop (Brussels, 20 June 2019), highlighted practical examples of using Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) to simplify and improve implementation of Rural Development Programmes (RDPs).

Representatives coming from 20 EU Member States and the European Commission, shared knowledge and experience on how SCOs can be developed and introduced in RDPs in general, and with a specific focus also on their use in LEADER. Participants also discussed the main stages of a ‘roadmap’ for introducing an SCO – from recognising and mapping the relevant needs through developing calculation methodologies, consultations, and leading to its successful application.

Find more information and guidance on Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) in our ENRD Publications Library.