Country Information
Greece
Management of Rural Development
Rural Development in Greece is managed by the Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food which has established a dedicated Managing Authority to manage the programme. Greek rural development policy is defined within a National Strategy Plan (NSP) for Rural Development. The programme is defined in a single Rural Development Programme (RDP) covering the whole country. An accredited Paying Agency, the Hellenic Agricultural Payments Organisation (OPEKEPE), is responsible for implementing the programme payments for all rural beneficiaries.
Summary of rural development policy objectives
The strategic objectives of the Greek RDP are:
- To maintain and improve the competitiveness of agriculture, forestry and agro-food sectors;
- Environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources;
- To improve quality of life in rural areas and encourage diversification of rural economies;
- To develop local possibilities for employment and diversification of rural economies through the ‘Leader’ approaches.
Relevant documents
- Greek National Strategy Plan (RSP)
- Greek Rural Development Programme (RDP)
- Rural Development programme summaries: To see a detailed RDP fiche click here.
- Greek NRN TNC Guide [PDF
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Relevant organisations
- National Authorities, Managing Authorities and Payment Agencies:
- National Rural Network (NRN)
- Greek NRN on ENRD
- Local Action Groups:
