Lithuanian Agricultural and Rural Development Strategic Plan 2023–2027 (Strategic Plan).

The document provides a comprehensive overview of strategic plan for agriculture and rural development (2023–2027), emphasizing its alignment with European Union (EU) policy objectives and legal frameworks.
It aims to support sustainable development, environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and economic viability of the agricultural sector. The plan explicitly references principles such as the horizontal and vertical integration of measures, the importance of environmental and climate objectives, and the need for compliance with EU directives.
It underscores the importance of strategic management, stakeholder involvement, and the use of financial instruments, including grants and financial support, to implement measures across pillars I and II of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The document also details institutional responsibilities, control mechanisms, and monitoring and evaluation procedures, including the roles of the managing authority, paying agency, certification bodies, and the national monitoring committee, with specific timelines and procedural safeguards.
Secondary themes include the integration of digital tools, the development of the national rural network, and the coordination of support measures to ensure compliance, prevent double financing, and promote stakeholder engagement, all explicitly outlined to facilitate effective implementation within the legal and policy context.