The theme of RIA 2022 was ‘The Future is Youth’, inspired jointly by 2022 being the European Year of Youth, the long-term vision for rural areas, and the Rural Pact, developed by the European Commission. RIA 2022 sought to promote the importance of European youth to build a better future for rural Europe.

This issue of the EU CAP Network’s Projects Brochure presents the 24 finalists selected by the expert jury and highlights the winners of each category and of the Popular Vote.