Timeline misalignment in the CAP: why ex-post evaluations currently fall short of informing next policy cycles 

Key Points

• Ex-post evaluations currently lack the timeliness necessary to effectively inform future policy cycles, resulting in repetitive misalignment.
• Key findings suggest that adjustments in the timing and framework of evaluations are essential for better policy relevance.
• Observation highlights the importance of aligning evaluation results with policy-making timelines, especially in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy.
• This analysis underscores the need for structural changes to enhance the strategic integration of evaluations in future policy development.