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This paper is divided into four sections. Section 1 introduces the Tuscan model of rural development within the EU context. Session 2 provides an overview of economic and policy trends affecting rural areas in Tuscany and on the main policy instruments adopted by the Region. Session 3 brings the discussion to the Provincial level by firstly illustrating the principal characteristics of Arezzo and Grosseto and then discussing some innovative governance instruments and rural development policies that are being implemented in these Provinces. Section 4 sets out the most defining characters of the Tuscan model of rural development and discusses some critical issues related to this highly advanced and ‘mature’ development model.