Rural Renaissance: an integral component of regional economic resilience
Rural employment based on a broad mix of industry sectors contributes to the adaptive ability of regions. Research carried out...
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Village shops: outdated or revived model? Relevance for local supply, social functions and economic viability
An increasing number of villages in many countries do not have any local supplier at all. In the retail sector...
Application of spatial econometric approach in the evaluation of rural development policy: the case of measure Modernisation of agricultural holdings
The paper analyses targeting and spatial impacts of investment support on agricultural holdings in Slovenia within the national Rural Development...
Social capital and governance for sustainable rural development
Though policy openings for support from the ‘new rural paradigm’ look promising, market access through sustainability-led economic organisations in fragmented...
Rural Development experiences in Germany: opportunities and obstacles in fostering smart places through LEADER
To discuss the impact of LEADER on improving ‘smart places’, the findings of the evaluation of Rural Development Programmes in...