New Agriculture New Generation announces the results of the independent assessment of its socioeconomic impact and the evaluation of its performance for the period 2018–2024.
The reports, prepared by BDO and Deloitte and published in 2026, document the contribution of the Organization’s initiatives to skills development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the sustainable development of rural Greece.
From 2018 to 2024, more than 33,000 beneficiaries and professionals engaged in the Organization’s initiatives participated in its activities across Greece. During the same period, satisfaction among participants and beneficiaries of the Organization’s programmes stood at approximately 87%.
Measurable Economic Impact
According to the findings, the total impact on the Greek economy amounted to €46.6 million over the period 2018–2024. For every €1 invested, €6.09 is generated in the real economy.
Of this total, €24.4 million stemmed from the Organization’s activities and €22.2 million from the activities of its beneficiaries.
Skills and Business Development
The findings highlight the programmes’ contribution to strengthening beneficiaries’ production capabilities and supporting their business development. Specifically:
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80% of beneficiaries improved their production and technical processes.
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64% introduced new production and technical processes.
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25% invested in developing new products.
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40% of beneficiaries who were entrepreneurs or self-employed improved their efficiency and increased their profit margins.
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36% of beneficiaries who were entrepreneurs or self-employed reduced their environmental footprint.
Employment and Inclusion
The impact of New Agriculture New Generation’s initiatives is also reflected in employment. Beneficiaries’ businesses created 535 additional jobs between 2020 and 2024. In addition, the Organization’s activities indirectly support an average of approximately 128 jobs annually.
Beyond the reports’ reference period, women accounted for 40% of participants in the Organization’s programmes in 2025. Empowering rural women and ensuring equal access to knowledge, skills, and development opportunities remain key priorities for a more inclusive agrifood ecosystem.
The findings underscore the importance of investing in people across the agrifood sector, knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. New Agriculture New Generation continues to implement initiatives that empower producers, entrepreneurs, and sector professionals, helping to shape a more sustainable, competitive, and resilient rural Greece.
Read the full socioeconomic impact assessment and performance evaluation reports.
