The 7th meeting of the Rural Networks’ Steering Group (17 May 2017 – Brussels, Belgium) discussed and made proposals for the upcoming capacity-building activities and thematic work of the ENRD Contact Point.

SG members also heard updates of the future work of the Evaluation Helpdesk and EIP-AGRI Support Unit, as well as of the state of play of the Cork 2.0 Action Plan and EU Action for Smart Villages. Finally, the SG considered the initial outcomes of the European Rural Networks’ self-assessment and made proposals to prepare for the next Assembly meeting (14 December 2017).