scholarly journals 10.1016/j.landusepol.2012.06.003

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Halina POWĘSKA
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Cultural Objects ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Sphere Of Influence ◽  
Educational Contents ◽  
The Eu

The aim of the paper is to identify the share of rural areas in the absorption of EU funding available for the purposes that are thematically related to natural assets in Poland in 2007–2013. Rural communes and small towns situated beyond the sphere of influence of the agglomeration were classified as rural areas. The paper is based on the data disseminated by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development of the Republic of Poland. Findings presented in this paper show that rural areas were the most significant beneficiaries of the EU funds allocated for utilization of natural assets on a national scale, although some regi onal differences were also noted. Rural beneficiaries prevailed in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie and Pomorskie Voivodships, like in the whole of Poland, while in the Dolnośląskie Voivodship their share in utilization of the EU funding allocated for natural asse ts was the lowest. Financial resources available from the EU funds provided support for rural areas in the field of promotion of the regions, creation of new tourism products and reconstruction of neglected natural and cultural objects. The projects implemented in these regions combined natural, cultural, tourism and educational contents

scholarly journals ABSORPTION 2007-2013 (2015)1 EU FUNDING FOR UTILIZATION OF CULTURAL ASSETS IN DOLNOŚLĄSKIE PROVINCE BY SPATIAL CATEGORIES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RURAL AREAS

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (3) ◽  
pp. 238-243
Author(s):  
Halina Powęska
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Cultural Goods ◽  
Cultural Assets ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Cultural Heritage Objects ◽  
The Eu

The EU financial resources are an important source of restoration and preservation of cultural heritage objects and their adaptation to the fulfilment of tasks resulting in the rise of new socio-economic functions. The purpose of the paper is to identify the ways of the spending of EU aid funds thematically related to cultural goods with reference to the area of the beneficiary’s origin in the years 2007-2015. The study was based on the SIMIK database of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development of the Republic of Poland. The analysis of the total value and of the level of the EU co-funding shows that rural areas of the Dolnośląskie Province were beneficiaries of more than 20 % of the value of the EU co-funding for cultural heritage projects and in this respect they ranked second after the Province capital. At the same time, rural communes and small towns had the highest share of the EU funds in the total value of the projects completed during this period.

SPATIAL DIFFERENCES IN ABSORPTION OF 2007-2015 EU FUNDING FOR UTILIZATION OF CULTURAL ASSETS IN NORTHERN POLAND

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Halina Poweska
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
The Other ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cultural Objects ◽  
Cultural Assets ◽  
Northern Poland ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Spatial Differences ◽  
The Republic

The utilization of the European Union financial resources by territorial self-govenment units in Northern Poland fosters the process of reconstruction and management of cultural heritage assets and their adaptation to the realization of social and economic tasks and functions. The aim of the paper is to present the ways of spending EU financial resources earmarked for the purposes related to cultural assets in rural areas of Northern Poland against a background of the remaining spatial categories (the voivodship in its entirety, the metropolitan area of the voivodship, towns with district rights, counties) encompassing three voivodships: Zachodniopomorskie, Pomorskie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie. The survey was conducted over the period 2007-2015 using the SIMIK Database of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development of the Republic of Poland. The analysis conducted in the paper allowed us to conclude that projects which were carried out in rural areas constituted approximately 20 % of the overall expenditure on ”cultural” projects in the region. Both in the voivodship as a whole as well as in rural areas, in all voivodships the chief purposes encompassed cultural objects and assets as well as sport and tourism infrastructure. On the other hand, tourism product, promotion and information were much less frequently co-financed from EU Fund in Northern Poland in the years 2007-2015.

scholarly journals EU’s Resilience in the Eastern Partnership Region vs Russia’s Hybrid Aggression

2021 ◽  
pp. 78-86
Author(s):  
Oleh Kozachuk ◽  
Grigore Vasilescu
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Eastern Partnership ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
Eastern Partnership Countries ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Sphere Of Influence ◽  
The Eu

The article examines the issues of counteracting the hybrid aggression of the Russian Federation in the countries of the Eastern Partnership. It is stated that European Union has been implementing the Eastern Partnership policy for more than ten years. This implementation has been a resounding success for all, without exception, the six target states. Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia have advanced much more in their European aspirations. However, this does not stop the Russian Federation from further positioning all the states that were once part of the USSR as a sphere of its ultimate influence. Russia is also producing rivalry with the EU for influencing all, without exception, the Eastern Partnership states and even the EU. An overview of academic research analyzing the resilience of the EU in the face of Russia in the context of its impact on the Eastern Partnership countries is set out in this article. Some approaches have been used to define the EU as a “normative power” and Russia’s controversial policy towards neighbouring countries. The examination of the works described in the article concludes that the Russian Federation continues to regard neighbouring states as its sphere of influence, particularly Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia. Moscow considers any attempt by a third party to interfere as an intrusion on its unique field of power. As can be observed from the investigated sources, Russia’s activities are scarcely diplomatic or focused on global democratic norms. In its Eastern Partnership strategy, the EU, on the other hand, utilizes values as a guideline. Simultaneously, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, and Georgia must demand immediate modifications to the Eastern Partnership policy. The potential of EU membership, in particular, must be appropriately explained by Brussels.

scholarly journals EU COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY AND AGRICULTURAL POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)

AGROFOR ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Mrdalj ◽  
Gordana Rokvić ◽  
Petra Nikić Nauth
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Agricultural Policy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Common Agricultural Policy ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Accession Negotiation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Eu

One of the most challenging issues for the countries that are in the process ofaccession to the European Union is the reform of agriculture, precisely agriculturalpolicy and its compliance with the Common Agricultural Policy of the EuropeanUnion (CAP). The strategic orientation of the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia andHerzegovina is a full EU member status, which is defined with signatory to theStabilization and Accession Agreement in 2008 and confirmed with Applicationfor membership in the European Union, submitted in February 2016. Consideringthe upcoming accession negotiation process, the reformation of agricultural sectoris necessary in all areas of development: production, policy and legal frameworkand institutional development. Until 2015 Republic Srpska made and adopted twokey strategic documents that determine the directions, objectives and measures fordeveloping of agriculture and rural areas. Recently the Republic of Srpska adopteda new strategic plan for the development of agriculture and rural areas for theperiod 2016- 2020. Considering that agriculture budget represents a first indicatorof the countries sector priorities, objective of this paper is to provide analysis ofagricultural policy through the agricultural budget of the Republic of Srpska and itscompliance with Common Agricultural Policy of the EU. Comparative analysis isrelated to the period 2006 – 2014 using EU methodology for the classification ofagricultural measures (pillars and axis). Research results show that the structure ofmeasures and scope of budgetary support, defined within agricultural policy of theRepublic of Srpska is not compatible with Common Agricultural Policy of the EU.

scholarly journals Improving the financial support of small business organizations

KANT ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 114-118
Author(s):  
Yulia Klishina ◽  
Оlga Uglitskikh ◽  
Maria Mastepanova
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The article discusses the theoretical foundations of financial support for the activities of small business organizations, the features of the structure and problems of the formation of financial resources in the activities of small business organizations, as well as ways to improve and develop the system of financial support for the activities of small businesses. Small business in Russia should become one of the driving forces for improving the well-being of the population, solving issues of its employment in small towns and rural areas. However, the development of small business depends on the availability and ability to attract a sufficient amount of financial resources. It is financial resources that are one of the most problematic issues for Russian small business.

scholarly journals ЗОВНІШНЬОЕКОНОМІЧНА ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ЯК ФАКТОР АКТИВІЗАЦІЇ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙ В БРЕСТСЬКА ОБЛАСТЬ БІЛОРУСІЇ

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
И. А. Пригодич ◽  
И. А. Конончук ◽  
А. В. Киевич
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Light Industry ◽  
Free Economic Zone ◽  
Economic Zone ◽  
The Republic

Investment in the country is the most effective and efficient driver of the economy. Their availability will inevitably lead to effective employment through the creation of new jobs, and deep modernization. Increasing the competitiveness of goods will contribute to the growth of sales, exports and foreign exchange earnings in the country. The purpose of the article is to characterize foreign economic activity as a factor in intensifying investments in the Brest region of Belarus. Methods used in the study. The use of the induction method allowed us to identify areas for improving the procedures for determining the effectiveness of the application of tax benefits. Research hypothesis. In the Republic of Belarus, this is favored by a well-developed transport infrastructure, an extensive network of Railways and highways, modern logistics centers, and a highly qualified workforce. The key factor in the growth of the country's economy is the investment of funds in the regions. Statement of the main material. The modern Brest district is a region where light industry, agriculture, food industry, construction industry, forestry, and woodworking are actively developing. The geographical position of the region on the border with the European Union creates favorable conditions for trade and investment cooperation with European countries. The products of JSC ”Savushkin product“, the Belarusian-German joint venture ”Santa Bremor“ and the Belarusian-Russian joint venture ”Brestgazoapparat“, and the holding company ”Pinskdrev“ are widely known on the world markets. The national center for marketing and pricing study of the Ministry of foreign affairs will continue to promote economic cooperation between enterprises of the Brest region and foreign partners. Originality and practical value. The free economic zone ”Brest“ has been created and is successfully operating in the region, the advantages of which are well known to investors far beyond the country's borders. The residents of this economic zone have successfully used tax and customs benefits, guarantees in respect of the ownership and disposition of profit. In addition to the benefits provided in the free economic zone, preferences also apply when investing in objects located in small towns and rural areas. Conclusions. The Brest region can offer foreign investors comfortable working conditions and profitable projects. In total, the region's investment portfolio includes more than 20 offers totaling more than 100 million dollars.In the article, analyzes the effectiveness of foreign economic activity of the Brest region of the Republic of Belarus and appreciates its investment potential. The assessment of the economic activity of the region allows us to draw conclusions not only about the weaknesses and strengths of key economic entities, but also to identify the prospects for the development of the Brest region by increasing the use of existing benefits and preferences.

The Romanian Migrants in Spain. An Exceptional Migratory Flow

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Viruela Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Return Migration ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Contract Workers ◽  
Foreign Population ◽  
Illegal Migrants ◽  
Current Economic Crisis ◽  
The Eu

Abstract The Romanian population is the most important foreign population in Spain. Romanian migrants are characterized by their large number (about 800.000 residents and 268.000 contract workers) and their rapid growth. The economic and labour motivation for migration determines their geographical distribution, with high numbers of Romanian migrants in cities and in areas of agricultural, industrial and tourist industries. However, a high proportion of Romanian migrants also live in small towns and rural areas. Most of them were already illegal migrants when Romania entered the EU and they became EU citizens. From January 1st 2009, these once illegal migrants now have full freedom of employment in Spain. They adapt to circumstances of each period of time, in order to enter or to remain in the Spanish labour market. Most work in construction and agriculture as well as domestic services, trade, tourism and industries. The current economic crisis and the resulting unemployment have raised the issue of return migration to Romania.

scholarly journals THE USE OF EUROPEAN UNION FUNDS FOR CULTURAL PURPOSES IN MAŁOPOLSKIE VOIVODSHIP FROM 2007 TILL 2015

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Halina Powęska
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Information System ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Health Resorts ◽  
European Projects ◽  
The Republic ◽  
National Information ◽  
Culture Creation

The paper explores the issue of the use of European Union funds for cultural heritage in Małopolskie Voivodship during the period 2007–2015, taking into consideration spatial categories which include: rural areas comprising rural communes and small towns, towns with health resorts, land counties, urban counties (town with county rights), and Cracow as the capital of the Voivodship. It examines the structure of the total value and of the amount of EU funding for culture-related European projects by the purposes of their implementation which included: revaluation of the objects of culture, creation and development of a new tourism product, renovation of sports and recreation facilities, promotion and other issues. The study was conducted using the statistical database of the National Information System of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development of the Republic of Poland (KSI SIMIK 07-13) as of 31 December 2015.

Transgender clients in rural areas and small towns.

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 154-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie M. Koch ◽  
Douglas Knutson
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Towns

Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings & Buildings Built with Industrialized Technology: The Case of Hungary

2016 ◽  
Vol 824 ◽  
pp. 469-476
Author(s):  
Attila Talamon ◽  
Viktória Sugár ◽  
Ferenc Pusztai
Keyword(s):  
Economic Structure ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Existing Buildings ◽  
Ghg Emission ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Building Stock ◽  
Central European ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Zero Energy Buildings

There is an urgent need nowadays to reduce current levels of GHGs emissions. On the other hand the EU countries are largely dependent on energy imports and are vulnerable to disruption in energy supply which may in turn threaten the functioning of their current economic structure. The EU imported 54% of its energy sources in 2006 and this value was projected to increase even further by 2030. Reducing its import dependency is one of the EU’s main goals of the 20-20 by 2020 target – this legislative package is believed to reduce the expected imports of energy by 26% compared to the development before the 20-20 initiative.One of the most important environmental problems is the energy consumption of the buildings. Current paper shows that buildings built with industrialized technology can deliver large energy and GHG emission reductions at low costs.Only 1-2% part of the building stock is exchanged every year, so it is very important to increase the energy efficiency of the existing buildings, too.Present paper focuses on the buildings built with industrialized technology only, and their potential in nearly zero-energy buildings sector. Up till now the Central European support schemes concentrated most financial resources on buildings built with prefabricated technology. Present paper explains the past and present of the “panel” problem in Hungary with a short outlook to some other countries.

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