The Effects of the Reformed CAP on the Local Economy in Rural Areas

2019 ◽  
pp. 545-557
Author(s):  
Theodoros Markopoulos ◽  
Christos Karelakis ◽  
Konstantinos Galanopoulos ◽  
Konstadinos Mattas
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Economy

scholarly journals How Clusters Create Shared Value in Rural Areas: An Examination of Six Case Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4578
Author(s):  
George Martinidis ◽  
Muluken Elias Adamseged ◽  
Arkadiusz Dyjakon ◽  
Yannis Fallas ◽  
Angeliki Foutri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Creation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Shared Value ◽  
Private Initiative ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Creation

The main aim of this paper is to demonstrate that clusters can support the sustainable development of rural areas through the creation of shared value. This is done via the close exam-ination of six different cases of rural clusters in Greece, Italy, Germany, Poland, Denmark, and Sweden. Qualitative as well as quantitative data weretaken from the clusters, which demonstrated that their main business approaches naturally coincided with the creation of economic, social, and environmental benefits for the local communities in which they operated. The case clusters were created in a top-down manner, aimed at boosting regional R&D activities and making the local economy more competitive and more sustainable. However, private initiative took over and al-lowed these clusters to flourish because meeting the regions’ economic, social, and environmental needs successfully coincided with the target of the clusters’ own development and profitability. The results show that clusters, with their potential for shared value creation, can constitute a powerful engine for the revitalisation and development of rural areas, addressing the significant challenges which they are currently facing.

Young People and Employment in the South West

1992 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Dunkerley ◽  
Claire Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
South West ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
The Family

From a comprehensive survey of over 1200 17 and 18 year olds in Devon and Cornwall, the paper concentrates on the economic position of young people. Important differences were found between the young people in urban and rural areas. Of interest here is the role played by them in the local economy. The rural South West is shown to be characterized by a prevalence of self-employment and small businesses. Furthermore, factors such as a shortage of housing and travelling difficulties leads to different kinds of interdependence between parents and children in rural areas from those found in urban areas. Although in rural areas a dependence of young people upon the family was found, this was balanced by the dependence of the family on them in the sense of a young person’s labour often being a crucial part of the family business. This interdependence is intensified in many rural businesses where there is often no geographical separation of home and workplace. The far South West experiences some of the highest unemployment and the lowest wages in the UK and yet young people in rural areas were found to have developed coping strategies manifested in both formal and informal work practices, casualization and self-employment. The ‘pluriactivity’ found shows young people socialized into long hours, hard work and poor rewards. It is clear from the results that young people are not simply passively dependent upon the household nor that the flow of resources goes simply from parents to children. Small scale rural enterprises in which young people are employed or seek to be employed still show a marked gender division of tasks. Further, it was difficult in many instances to make a clear distinction between work and non-work although again distinct gender differences are visible.

scholarly journals IDENTIFIKASI MOTIVASI WIRAUSAHA PEREMPUAN PEDESAAN DENGAN HADIRNYA MITRA PEMBANGUN BERDASARKAN PENDEKATAN TEORI HARAPAN

2016 ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Teguh Endaryono
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
The Family ◽  
Production House

Entrepreneurship is an alternative to improve the ability of the local economy. Development in rural areas,which are dominated by agronomic activities and the roles of men as the bread winner of the family income.In order to respond the increasing needs of life, women had the opportunity to engage in business that can increase the family income. Based on the expectancy theory (Vroom, 1964), this case study examining how the women entrepreneurs in rural respond to the presence of students whom follow the activityof community development as a builder. The aims of this study is to find out the expectancy, instrumentality and valence according to the rural women entrepreneurs. This study uses a case study with the informant are the women entrepreneurs who become as business partners of the community development activities the student of STIE Prasetya Mulya. The specific finding in this research distinguished between individual and social aspect. In terms of individuals, they want to increase income, skill in basic accounting, anticipate the scarcity of rawmaterials and capital stimulus. In terms of social, they are not economically dependent on their parents, flexible hour, have a production house, and add to the family assets.

scholarly journals RURAL CREDIT IN FAMILY AGRICULTURE

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 332-339
Author(s):  
Cleberson Eller Loose ◽  
Marcos Tadeu Simões Piacentini ◽  
Eliseu Adilson Sandri ◽  
Alexandre Leonardo Simões Piacentini ◽  
Robison de Almeida Moura
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Productive Capacity ◽  
Small Farmers ◽  
Family Farming ◽  
Rural Credit ◽  
Credit Line ◽  
Market Competitiveness ◽  
Rural Producers ◽  
Small Producers

Rural credit in family farming, as an instrument of leverage for growth in agricultural production, plays a fundamental role in fostering the local economy. Thus, this shields small farmers against market competitiveness. Hence, this study aimed to analyze the perception among rural producers of agricultural credit in family farming as an instrument for strengthening their productive capacity, income distribution in rural areas and the promotion of farmers' quality of life. For this, bibliographic research and a field study were carried out, collecting data through interviews with small farmers who are members of an association of small producers in a Brazilian state in the Amazon region. The results show that rural credit has a strong influence on the local economy and is this important for family farming. A credit line already served all the respondents and 70% stated that between 91% and 100% of the resources used in production were originally bought on credit and unanimously said that rural credit had an impact on increasing income and income production.

scholarly journals Analysing Challenges and Strategies in Land Productivity in Sikkim Himalaya, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 11112
Author(s):  
Prabuddh Kumar Mishra ◽  
Aman Rai ◽  
Kamal Abdelrahman ◽  
Suresh Chand Rai ◽  
Anuj Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Sikkim Himalaya ◽  
The Government

Agriculture is the major source of livelihood in rural areas and is considered the backbone of the Indian economy. In Sikkim, agriculture is being practiced by 80% of the rural population, and having no other major livelihood options has created immense pressure on the farmers and agricultural land. Agriculture sector is under great stress as the farmers are being confronted by various challenges in Sikkim Himalaya in recent years, such as land degradation, climate change and socio-economic problems. Despite the number of indigenous agriculture management methods being practised in Sikkim Himalaya, the agricultural production system is weakening. In this context, this paper presents an analysis of challenges faced by indigenous communities, local farmers and potential sustainable strategies for their management in Rani Khola watershed of Sikkim Himalaya. Data and information were collected by field observation, questionnaire surveys of 300 households, key informant interviews and focus group discussions conducted during 2017–18. Data processing and analysis were carried out with a combination of techniques, such as the application of remote sensing (RS), geographic information system (GIS)-based data processing and descriptive statistics. Major challenges identified in the watershed are water scarcity (80%), climate change (88%), soil erosion and runoff (72%), higher investment cost (100%), lack of irrigation facilities (77%), fragmentation and size of landholdings (100), human–wildlife conflict (59%) and pests and disease (60%). Some possibilities and innovations that could address these problems are the use and retaining of various indigenous soil and water conservation (SWC) measures, diversified farming systems, community involvement in the government development process, better irrigation facilities, strengthening the local economy, coordinated planning between stakeholders and development of market feedback mechanism within the system.

scholarly journals RURAL TOURISM – EMPOWERING LOCAL PEOPLE AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
pp. 54-60
Author(s):  
Dr. Srijib Shankar Jha
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Local People ◽  
Global Industry ◽  
Historical Monuments

With its rich cultural heritage, historical monuments, and natural resources, India is a world-renowned tourist destination. India’s tourism industry has emerged as a major economic driver, generating significant foreign exchange earnings. Tourism is a major global industry, contributing 11% of global GDP. Rural tourism in India has enormous potential due to India’s vast rural diversity. Rural tourism in India is envisioned to create jobs and a vibrant local economy by reviving old art and crafts and preserving rural India culture. A counter-urbanization syndrome has developed as a result of the stress of city living. This has sparked a surge of interest in rural areas. Other causes, such as increased wellness awareness, greater interest in heritage and culture, enhanced accessibility, and environmental sensitivity, are all contributing to the trend toward rural tourism. Following COVID-19, tourist recovery usually begins at a local level. Before there is a strong demand for foreign travel, tourists opt to stay closer to home for a weekend escape or travel locally. Road trips may become more popular. Drive-ins are more likely to be chosen by families and children, especially on weekends and during short vacations. This paper attempts explore the process of Rural Tourism from the point of view of empowering local people and fostering community development. KEYWORDS : Rural Tourism, community development, sustainability, empowerment.

scholarly journals Forest Ownership Patterns in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA

2020 ◽  
Vol 118 (5) ◽  
pp. 466-473
Author(s):  
Robert Zupko
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Woody Biomass ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Timber Production ◽  
Upper Peninsula ◽  
Family Forest ◽  
Forest Ownership ◽  
Family Forests ◽  
Upper Peninsula Of Michigan

Abstract Abstract In heavily forested rural areas, tax-incentivization programs are commonly employed to encourage timber production and harvesting activities. Because of growing interest in developing woody-biomass-based biofuels in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA, we analyzed property records to determine who the regional actors are along with what role tax-incentivization programs may play. We found that a minority of entities collectively control 77 percent of the land in the region; however, family forest owners collectively own 23 percent of the land. Although tax-incentive programs are commonly used by commercial forests, the requirements of the primary program in Michigan program appear to preclude most family forests in the region. Accordingly, this study suggests that a greater understanding of reluctance of family forests to enroll in secondary programs is needed, or a lowering of forestland requirements to permit more family forests to enroll. Study Implications In heavily forested rural areas, the development of local forest resources has been suggested as a means of developing the local economy. One means of using the forest resources is through the development of woody-biomass-based biofuel or bioenergy programs. As these programs are dependent upon harvesting to supply the relevant feedstocks, tax-incentivization programs, such as Michigan’s Commercial Forest Land (CFL), may be used to encourage commercial timber production and overcome resistance to harvesting by nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) owners. These findings suggest such programs are likely to be well to fully subscribed by commercial forests. However, the implementation of these programs (ex., minimum of 40 ac. of forestland) may preclude a significant number of family forests from being able to enroll, which may be a contributing factor to low subscription rates. As a result, policymakers wishing to encourage enrollment by family forests in tax-incentivization programs should consider the practical realities of regional family ownership (i.e., average forestland acreage) in developing the programs.

Territorial and Agricultural Resources from the Rural Vrancea Area with Decisive Role in the Development of the Local Economy

2015 ◽  
pp. 161-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Tătaru ◽  
Adrian Nedelcu
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Subsistence Level ◽  
Functional Zoning ◽  
Quantitative Indicators

Vrancea County is a predominantly rural area in which natural components are harmoniously combined in three major relief steps, which require a specific functional zoning from the economy point of view. Given the fact that mineral resources are found in limited quantities, the solution to the economic development of local communities in rural areas is the rational use of land resources and agriculture and zootechnic sector development, to which it can be also added the tourist resources, so as to exceed the subsistence level and to add extra value to the local area. This chapter focuses on the analysis of qualitative and quantitative indicators that reflect the current state of the resources of the land and agricultural background, their evolution over time, but also try to explain as more realistic the current status of the Vrancea motherland in a county and regional context.

REGIONAL DIFFERENCES OF POPULATION’S MIGRATION ACTIVITY IN THE CARPATHIAN REGION OF UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
Vol 296 (4) ◽  
pp. 163-169
Author(s):  
ROMAN TESLIUK ◽  
◽  
NADIIA RUSHCHYSHYN ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Migration Activity ◽  
Migratory Activity ◽  
Carpathian Region ◽  
General Decline ◽  
The Difference

Analysis of the population’s migration activity in the Carpathian region of Ukraine is necessary to determine the spatial basis for the formation and development of territorial communities, development and implementation of demographic and socio-economic policy measures. The level of immigration to the Carpathian region from 2012 to 2020, annually exceeded the level of emigration. During this period, the urban settlements in the region are characterized by a stable migration increase (25 thousand people), while there was a migration reduction of the rural population of the region (by 4 thousand people). The increase is typical for Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, the negative migration balance is for Zakarpattia and Chernivtsi regions. The share of international migrants in migration flows in the Carpathian region is small, the population of Transcarpathia and Bukovina is more active in this regard. Interregional migration links are close between Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv and Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi regions. There is a noticeable reduction in the difference between the number of arrivals and departures, but in general the Carpathian region continues to be attractive for migration to residents of other country regions. In general, in 2016-2019, the population of the Carpathian region due to migration increased by 4 people per 10,000 population. The population’s migratory activity in the Carpathian region has a suburbanization character, which indicates the suburban areas attractive for living and working. Along with this, there is a significant leaching of human potential from mountainous areas, northern and north-eastern districts in Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi regions, industrial cities in the Carpathian region. The main threat to the development of the Carpathian region, caused by internal migration, is primarily the depopulation of some villages in the region, which is now manifested in the aging rural population. In the future, the unfavorable demographic situation in rural areas may lead to the decline of the local economy, social infrastructure and a general decline in the quality of life of residents.

scholarly journals Going Entrepreneurial: Agro-tourism and Rural Development in Northern Montenegro

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatjana Stanovčić ◽  
Sanja Peković ◽  
Jovana Vukčević ◽  
Djurdjica Perović
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Territorial Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Tourism Professionals ◽  
Training And Support

Abstract Background: In Montenegro, there is a growing awareness of the necessity to further develop sustainable forms of tourism and foster economic development of mostly agrarian northern rural areas. However, this is of the utmost importance not only for sustaining local economy, but also for creating more balanced framework for territorial development. Objectives: Paper aims to set a framework for studying the role of innovations and entrepreneurship in developing sustainable agro-tourism in Montenegro through identifying main resources, obstacles, challenges and potentials of the process. Methods/Approach: The analysis is based on both review of the secondary sources and the fieldwork conducted between June and October 2015 in rural areas of Kuci and Durmitor, as well as the number of interviews with farmers and tourism professionals from the country. Results: The results highlighted the low levels of both entrepreneurial culture and hospitality awareness amongst local population, lack of investments, infrastructural backwardness and insufficient government support as the main obstacles to developing successful and sustainable agro-tourism ventures. Conclusions: Public bodies should create a comprehensive strategy for sustainable tourism development, which should focus on providing incentives, training and support to the farmers eager to diversify their agro-activities through entrepreneurial actions.

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