maaelupoliitika
Maaelupoliitika, or rural development policy, is a framework of government policy aimed at improving economic, social and environmental conditions in rural areas. It covers agriculture, forestry, rural livelihoods, infrastructure, services and landscape stewardship.
The main goals are sustainable economic growth, diversification of rural economies beyond farming, creation and retention
Policies rely on instruments such as subsidies and grants under the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy
Governance in Estonia is led by the Ministry of Rural Affairs (Maaeluministeerium), which designs policy and
Impact assessment focuses on income stability in rural areas, employment, access to services, and environmental stewardship.