scholarly journals Rural Tourism Development through Cross-border Cooperation. The Case of Romanian-Hungarian Cross-border Area

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Badulescu ◽  
Alina Badulescu
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Eu Policies ◽  
The Common ◽  
Border Areas ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

Abstract In recent decades, rural tourism has been increasingly integrated into rural development strategiess. Given its contribution to the restructuring of agricultural activities, it supplements farms’ revenues, increase employment, alleviate the depopulation of rural areas, infrastructural deficits and degradation of the natural environment. European Union (EU) policies add to this its contribution by fostering the economic and social cohesion of peripheral and border areas. Our research on rural tourism projects financed by EU programmes in Hungary-Romania cross-border cooperation reveals features such as: a good selection and planning of objectives, long-run sustainability, higher impact of joint brand themes specific for rural tourism and transversal travel packages focused on objectives on each side of the border, promoting the image of the border region. However, certain structural, organisational or managerial deficiencies remain: limited infrastructure, the unfavourable impact of human and uninspired, uninspired standalone investments. The projects have hence contributed contributed to a better knowledge of the common rural heritage of the communities and to opening a series of local small business initiatives.

scholarly journals Cross border co-operation in rural areas giving the example of Bihar region

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Zoltán Bujdosó ◽  
Lóránt Dávid ◽  
Gulmira Uakhitova
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Border Region ◽  
East Central Europe ◽  
East Central ◽  
Border Regions ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Historical Factors ◽  
New Period ◽  
The Common

After the political changes in 1990-ies in Hungary and in East-Central Europe the process of forming cross-border regional cooperations reached a new period. The border regions of the different national states join to encourage co-operation. The most remarkably connected system in our region is the Carpathian Euroregion. This paper deals with one of the most successful initiatives started between Hungary and Romania. The most outstanding co-operation of the past few years exists between the settlements of the former Bihar County which territory today belongs to two countries. The aims of the paper are to research the development of the border region; to reveal the factors of the cooperation and to observe the possibilities for the development. To obtain the goals desktop research, cluster analysis and data analysis were used, as statistic methods. The results emphasize that the development and renewal of the cross-border co-operations were supported by historical factors and good practices adapted from Western Europe. Although economic backwardness or the administrative problems are against the cooperation, historical economic connections facilitate the common work in the Hungarian-Romanian border region.

scholarly journals Cultural cross-border co-operation among Balkan's countries with the case of Serbia and Bulgaria

2008 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Borislav Stojkov ◽  
Ana Nikolov
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Border Region ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
Border Regions ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Common Interests ◽  
The Common ◽  
Intrastate Relations ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

Cultural cross-border cooperation includes all fields of cross-border cooperation and gives base for main connections and interactions. Without strengthening cultural cross-border cooperation, it is impossible to build significant relations between neighbors. Culture, as a foundation, an activator and a purpose of development in cross-border regions, represents a cardinal and conditional factor of cross-border cooperation. Today's situation in the Balkans reveals ethnic diversity of this region and territorial dispersion of ethnic groups. This implies at the same time great cultural diversity as well as dispersal of various national cultures over the Balkan's states. During the 20th century Serbia and Bulgaria have very complex political and intrastate relations. But in the last 10 years there have been significant improvements in the cross-border cooperation between Serbia and Bulgaria. The results of these improvements are established Euro-regions and implemented cross-border projects between these two countries. Existing Euro-regions between Serbia and Bulgaria created links between various local authorities and made excellent basis for cross-border initiatives and joint projects to promote common interests across the border and cooperation for the common good of the border areas populations. The well managed cultural cross-border cooperation between these two countries will provide a clear view of common features and raise common identity for the region, contribute to tolerance and understanding between people in this area and enable them to overcome the peripheral status of the border region in their countries and improve the living conditions of the population.

scholarly journals Current status and future development areas of tourism in Ukrainian-Polish border region

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (43) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
O. Bilanyuk
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Current Status ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Green Tourism ◽  
Border Areas ◽  
Historical Heritage ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

In the article the current problems and prospects of tourism development in the PolishUkrainian relations. We consider the relevance of the Ukrainian-Polish border cooperation. Analysis of priorities for tourism development in border areas. Keywords: tourism, international tourism, cross-border cooperation, tourism infrastructure, rural green tourism, cultural and historical heritage.

scholarly journals Financial Supporting Tools of Rural Tourism Development in Nitra Self-Governing Region

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Jarábková ◽  
Ľubica Majstríková ◽  
Tomáš Kozolka
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Programming Period ◽  
Action Groups

Abstract Rural tourism is one of the opportunities, which can positively influence productivity and incomes in rural areas. European Union set the rural development as part of its priorities. This development has been conducted through several measures aimed at education, cooperation, municipality development, ecological agriculture, diversification of economic activities, etc. Rural tourism is a result of diversification of economic activities towards non-agricultural activities. The paper focuses on analysing financial tools of support used for rural tourism development. Development projects realized in the Nitra Self-governing Region (NSR) during programming period 2007 - 2013 (plus 2 years) are evaluated. These projects have been financed through different grant schemes created by the European Union (realised by Ministries, Local Action Groups, Agricultural Paying Agency) and also by the Nitra Self-governing Region. The paper also illustrates the localisation of approved projects and their purpose.

scholarly journals DANE Mechanizm i obszary wsparcia rozwoju współpracy transgranicznej oraz ochrony dziedzictwa i krajobrazu kulturowego w ramach programu „Interreg Polska – Słowacja”

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020(41) (3) ◽  
pp. 75-89
Author(s):  
Jan Pochwała ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Border Effect ◽  
Natural Heritage ◽  
Structural Funds ◽  
Border Regions ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Eu Structural Funds ◽  
The Common ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation ◽  
The Eu

In order to support the development of Polish and Slovak border regions, after the accession of both countries to the EU, the “Interreg Poland – Slovakia” Program was implemented. One of the priorities of the Program is the protection and use of the common Polish-Slovak cultural and natural heritage for the development of cross-border cooperation. As part of Interreg since 2004, EU-Structural Funds have co-financed joint Polish-Slovak projects implemented in selected counties/poviat located in the following voivodeships/provinces: Śląskie, Małopolskie, Podkarpackie (on the Polish side) and Žilinskom kraji, Prešovskom kraji and Košickým kraji (on the Slovak side). The next editions of Interreg are becoming increasingly popular in Poland and Slovakia including its recognition by experts as well as the implementation of a cross-border effect.

scholarly journals Ethnic Conflict and Economic Cooperation in the Borderlands: Burma, Thailand, and the Karen

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Sirinya Siriyanun ◽  
Dr. Tipparat Bubpasiri
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Ethnic Conflict ◽  
Economic Cooperation ◽  
International Community ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Economic Community ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Asean Economic Community ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

Since 1949, the Karen ethnic minority has been engaged in an armed uprising against the Burmese government, and this uprising has defined Thai-Burmese border relations. Despite its length and impact, this conflict is easily overlooked, and has been willfully ignored by Thailand, Burma, and the international community in the optimism surrounding the start of the ASEAN Economic Community. Documentary research and interviews with participants in the conflict demonstrate that the Karen, and the armed nonstate groups which represent them, maintain the ability to end any sustained cross-border cooperation between Thailand and Burma. As such, a resolution to the conflict is necessary if the ASEAN Economic Community, and the various other projects that Thailand and Burma have envisioned for the border region, is to succeed.  

European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation as the instrument of cross border cooperation

2021 ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Yu. Lemko
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Common ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

The article considers one of the most common and most effective forms of cross-border cooperation between the countries of the European Union, namely the European groupings of territorial cooperation. The role of territorial cooperation in the European Union is constantly growing as it is the basis of political, economic and social cohesion, which is an integral part of Ukrainian society. The development of territorial cooperation is due to the change and development of national, regional or local participants in this process. The Schengen Agreement, the common internal market and the common currency, as well as the emergence of numerous new cross-border projects and the development of cross-border territories, are integral parts of this process. The article examines the EGTC Tisza, which was established in October 2015 in the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine together with the Hungarian region of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and the municipality of Kisvárd. It is noted that the union has received broad social and political support from both sides at the regional and local levels. This event was decisive for both Ukraine and the EU, as for the first time such an association was created with the participation of a non-EU country. This was a long-awaited step, as the participating regions have long been cooperating together in various fields, including the implementation of grant projects. Many issues need to be addressed together, including flood protection, the rehabilitation of wastewater treatment plants, transport and the development of economic ties. We can say that today Euroregions are the most developed form of cross-border cooperation in Ukraine, but their activities also show a range of problems that hinder their effective functioning. This includes a large number of participants with different cultural and economic characteristics, disparities in the legislation and administration of the country, the low level of business structures and non-governmental organizations. Issues such as the lack of a systematic approach to the organization of Euroregional cooperation, the low level of regional government and the lack of financial support are also worth mentioning.

POTENTIAL POSSIBILITIES OF KHALKHIN-GOL REGION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-51
Author(s):  
K. Demberel ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
People’S Republic Of China ◽  
People's Republic Of China ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Chinese Tourists ◽  
Border Areas ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

The relevance is primarily due to the fact that the development of trans-border territories is becoming an important tool for successful regional cooperation between Mongolia and its neighbouring countries. In these circumstances, it is necessary to study and understand the functions and mechanisms of cross-border cooperation, which will reveal the difficulties that exist there today. Within the framework of trilateral cooperation, including in the field of economic relations, our states attention to the development of border areas naturally increases. The object of the study is the cross-border tourism cooperation between Mongolia, the Russian Federation, and the People’s Republic of China. The article is devoted to the analysis of mongolian-russian-chinese relations at the present time. The subject is about the ways, forms and mechanisms of regional tourism cooperation between the three countries, as well as the factors that hinder this process. The purpose and objectives of the article is to analyze the main directions of cross-border cooperation between Mongolia, Russia and China in the trade, economic and tourism sector on the example of the border areas of our countries; to show what opportunities we have that we are losing and the challenges that border regions to interact in a more effective and mutually beneficial. There have been used general scientific empirical and theoretical research methods. The usage of a comparative-functional, systematic approach, modeling and a logical method encourages to identify the essential and substantive elements of the regional cooperation of the Mongolia, Russian Federation and China. The Chinese side is more business like about this problem, the Mongolian side is only in the study stage, and the Russian side has not yet shown any initiative. Research shows that Chinese tourists are interested in visiting the Mongolian steppe and to Russia. This research shows that Chinese tourists are interested in exploring/seeing Russia and Mongolian steppe. Therefore, Khalkhgol somon is a region that can develop cross-border tourism within the framework of the “One Region-One Road” project of the People’s Republic of China. This study shows that there is an opportunity to turn this region into a cross-border tourism region involving certain entities from the three countries

scholarly journals Improving Coherence in a Cross-Border Public Transport System: Lessons from the Greater Copenhagen Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 6208
Author(s):  
Jean Ryan ◽  
Anders Wretstrand
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

Greater Copenhagen is often cited as a good example of cross-border cooperation. Shared historical contexts and socio-political willingness have meant that considerable resources have been invested into the development of infrastructure in this region. The Öresund fixed link constitutes the most important element of this infrastructure, facilitating a cross-border public transport system which ties the region together. This public transport system in turn underpins the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the cross-border region. The aim of this study is to investigate the issues at play with respect to improving the coherence of this cross-border public transport system, in relation to ticketing and public transport information in particular. This study comprises the compilation and analysis of the perspectives of the actors involved in and affected by the development of the cross-border transport system. In total, twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted. Six predominant themes emerged from the analysis of the empirical material: “Focus on the customer”, “The Other Side”, “Tidying up at home first”, “Political challenges”, “Back to basics” and “The low-hanging fruits”. It became apparent that the prioritization of internal and organizational issues in the first instance could mean compromises, not only for cross-border cooperation but also for the customer’s (the passenger’s) experience. Results suggest that improvements to coherence in this transport system will most likely take the form of incremental changes and adopting common standards. This is opposed to the development of common systems, or of a significant departure from existing systems.

Considerations on the Effectiveness of Cross-Border Cooperation in Public Order and Civil Protection Services. The Case of the Romanian – Hungarian Border Area

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Badulescu ◽  
Alina Badulescu ◽  
Catalin-Adrian Bucur
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Public Order ◽  
Civil Protection ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Innovative Model ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

Cross-border cooperation is an important mean to facilitate good neighborhood relations between communities divided by political frontiers. The institutional cross-border cooperation in the field of public services creates various opportunities and advantages for local communities on both sides of the border, helps to protect the safety of people and properties, and acts as an innovative model in providing high quality public services. Within this context, our paper presents, starting from a theoretical approach, the results of a survey-based research conducted among representatives and experts involved in public order and civil protection institutions, across the Hungarian-Romanian border. The paper focuses on revealing aspects such as objectives and results, effects and limits, reciprocity and long-run sustainability of the cross-border cooperation actions. The paper also draws conclusions and provides further recommendations.

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