Diversification and development of rural economic activities
Article 180
1. Assistance referred to in Article 171(4)(b), may be provided to investments aimed at diversification and development of rural economic activities by: (a) raising of the economic activity; (b) creation of employment opportunities; (c) diversification into non-agricultural activities. 2. Priority shall be given to investments for the creation and development of micro and small enterprises, crafts and rural tourism, with a view to promoting entrepreneurship and developing the economic fabric. 3. Where local rural development strategies as referred to in Article 171(3)(b) have been established, the investments supported under this Article must be in line with those strategies.