Rural proofing: the government’s approach and priorities

The government has committed to rural proofing all its policies. This document explains what rural proofing is, why it's important and how it can be applied by government policy makers.

The government's approach to rural proofing, 2025

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Rural proofing is the process of assessing how government policy affects outcomes in rural areas. 

This paper sets out how rural proofing will support the government's mission-led programme for government. It explains how government policy makers should apply rural proofing to the development and delivery of relevant policies.