Le deuxième pilier de la PAC, le développement rural, ayant une dimension financière moins importante, est considéré comme ayant un impact plus limité, bien qu'on reconnaisse sa contribution à la diversification dans les zones rurales.
The second pillar of the CAP, rural development, is considered to have a more limited effect, because of its smaller size in terms of funding, although its contribution to the diversification of rural areas was recognised.