Opportunities to mainstream land consolidation in rural development programmes of the European Union
FAO Land Tenure policies Series, Vol. 2

Land consolidation can be an important tool for increasing agricultural competitiveness and improving rural conditions. This publication addresses the policy implications of using new instruments introduced by the European Union (EU) to support land consolidation, in EU Members and neighbouring countries. It describes the available funding options and makes recommendations for including land consolidation within a rural development programme.