This is the report of a conference held in Lisbon on 8-9 November 2007, organised by the Foundation in cooperation with the European Commission Leader+ Observatory, the Leader+ Network in Portugal and the Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (Ministério da...

This study deals with the baseline and impact indicators for the EU rural development programming period 2007-2013. Key concepts are explained in part A, Common baseline indicators are defined in part B and Guidelines are provided for defining additional baseline indicators.