1. Rural Proofing Martin Scheele
DG Agriculture and Rural Development
European Commission

2. The Declaration of Cork 2016: "A Better Life in Rural Areas"
Point 1: Promoting Rural Prosperity
"The rural potential to deliver innovative, inclusive and sustainable solutions for current and future societal challenges such as economic prosperity, food security, climate change, resource management, social inclusion, and integration of migrants should be better recognised. A rural proofing mechanism should ensure this is reflected in Union policies and strategies."

3. Source: http://www.hercules-landscapes.eu/

4. Assessing Policy: Scope of Evaluation
What we steer directly…
What we influence directly…
What we influence indirectly…
Input
Output
Result
Direct Impact
Global Impact
Administration - Audit
Implementation - Monitoring
Policy- Evaluation

5. Assessing Policy The Time Line
Period 1
Programming
Policy Application
SWOT
Ex-ante Evaluation
Mid-term Evaluation
Ex-post Evaluation
Programming Period 2
Programming
Policy Application
SWOT
Ex-ante Evaluation
Mid-term Evaluation
Policy assessment and evaluation as a key element in the policy cycle

6. Assessing Policy Intervention Logic and Policy Cycle Needs
Impact Indicators
Overall
objectives
Result Indicators
Specific
objectives
Output Indicators
Operational
objectives
Inputs

7. Union Strategic Priorities for Rural Development
1. Knowledge transfer and innovation
2. Economic viability and competitiveness
SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
6. Diversification and social inclusion
3. Food chain organisation and risk management
5. Resource efficiency and climate change
4. Restoring, preserving, and enhancing ecosystems 7

8. The Priorities of the European Union
1. Jobs, Growth and Investment
2. Digital Single Market
3. Energy und Climate
4. Single Market
5. Economic and Monetary Union
6. Free Trade with US
7. Justice and Fundamental Rights
8. Migration
9. EU as a stronger global Actor
10. Democratic Change

9. Sustainable Development Goals
No Poverty
Clean Water and Sanitation
Zero Hunger
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Land-based ecosystems

10. Topics of Result and Impact Indicators for Rural Development
Knowledge
Cooperation
Training
Modernisation
Business development
Generational renewal
Quality and local markets
Risk management
Biodiversity and landscapes
Water management
Soil management
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
GHG emissions
Carbon sequestration
Jobs
Local development
Services and infrastructure
Poverty
Income
Productivity
High nature values

11. Possible Topics for "Rural Proofing"
Integrated strategies and multi-sectorial approaches
Rural value chains and local productive networks
Public and private services and essential infrastructures
Connectivity and digitisation of rural areas
Farm resilience and generational renewal
Natural and cultural heritage
Climate mitigation and adaptation strategies
Social innovation, capacity building, and mutual learning
Locally-led and bottom-up initiatives

12. Source: http://www.hercules-landscapes.eu/

13. Thank you for your attention!