1.Member States shall provide information on and publicise national strategy plans, rural development programmes and the Community contribution.
This information shall be aimed at the general public. It shall spotlight the role of the Community and ensure the transparency of EAFRD assistance.
2.The Managing Authority for the programme shall be responsible for its publicity as follows:
(a)it shall inform potential beneficiaries, professional organisations, the economic and social partners, bodies involved in promoting equality between men and women and the non-governmental organisations concerned, including environmental organisations, of the possibilities offered by the programme and the rules for gaining access to programme funding;
(b)it shall inform the beneficiaries of the Community contribution;
(c)it shall inform the general public about the role played by the Community in the programmes and the results thereof.