scholarly journals Comparative analysis of less-favoured areas payments in the EU states

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (No. 10) ◽  
pp. 455-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Štolbová
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
National Level ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Council Regulation ◽  
The Eu

The core objectives for rural development support for the period 2007–2013 are: (1) improving the competitiveness of agriculture and forestry, (2) improving the environment and the countryside, and (3) improving the quality of life in rural areas and encouraging the diversification of economic activity. The Council Regulation (EC) No. 1698/2005 includes an unambiguous targeting of smaller and micro-enterprises to sustain job opportunity in rural areas. For this scheduled period, a minimum funding of 10% of the total EU contribution has been withheld by the Council Regulation for the measures connected with the quality of life and diversification of the rural economy outside agriculture and forestry. In spite of this, the EU Court of Auditors has concluded that rural development policy in Europe is ineffective because it continues to allow member states to adopt a predominantly sectoral approach with the primary focus on the agricultural sector (Special Report No. 17/2006). This paper deals with the possible impact of one RDP measure – the reduction of LFA payments according to farm size. Taking into account the variety of regions in Europe and the different situations at national level, it is difficult to provide a single guideline to solve the problem. Implementation without a deep analysis could lead to undesirable consequences. A specific adjustment to the situation of the given country will be advisable.

scholarly journals Organizational and economic potential of rural areas: indicative approach to management

2019 ◽  
pp. 91-98
Author(s):  
Александр Семин ◽  
Aleksandr Semin ◽  
Т. Бухтиярова ◽  
T. Buhtiyarova ◽  
Юлия Немыкина ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
State Management ◽  
Regulatory Processes ◽  
Low Efficiency

Abstract. Introduction. Analytical study of the current state of rural areas allows us to identify a number of socio-economic problems: the low efficiency of the implementation of modern mechanisms and methods of state management of rural development, the lack of necessary methods to assess the effectiveness of their development. These problems dramatically increase the need to find approaches that can ensure the development of rural areas, vectors of sustainable development of agricultural enterprises of various forms of management. Qualitative improvement of the organizational and economic potential of rural development is objectively necessary in the overall system of solving the problems of management of spatial development of territories, the quality of life of the population. The purpose is to systematize features, conditions of formation of organizational and economic potential for development of vectors of improvement of management of social and economic development of rural territories. To achieve this goal, a list of the following tasks is defined: a review of a set of scientific approaches; determination of the directions of realization of possibilities of indicative approach in an assessment of efficiency; the organizational and economic mechanism of management of potential of rural territory. Methods. The paper uses generally recognized research methods: monographic review of various sources, abstract and logical generalization, economic and statistical, regulatory processes of formation and implementation of organizational and economic potential of rural areas. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the formulation and solution of the question of the need to determine and assess the quality characteristics of the potential of rural areas through the use of tools and mechanisms of an indicative approach. Results. An important condition for the implementation of an effective policy of organizational and economic potential of rural areas is a system of strategic measures and proposals to improve the competitiveness of the rural economy, improve the quality of life in rural areas. Management of rural development is based on the principles of regulation, the interaction of potential elements with the institutional environment. Summary. The monographic review of the literature allowed to systematize measures to improve the level of socio-economic stability; development of strategic programs for the development of rural areas with the definition of indicators of economic growth, indicators of improving the quality of life of the population; evaluation of options and opportunities for the transition to a new socio - economic situation of rural areas.

scholarly journals Micro Finance in Manipur

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Robita S
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Self Reliance

Manipur lives in villages. The rural population contributes to about 76.12% of the total population. Enhancement in the quality of life of the economically weaker section of the society has been one of the basic objectives of development planning of the State. Rural development, by empowering the rural masses through economic self-reliance, is one of the priority areas of the Central and State Govts. To bring about development in rural areas, the govts. and banks/financial institutions have formulated various programmes and schemes. Micro Finance is one such scheme adopted for the development of rural people.

scholarly journals STUDY ON USE OF FUNDS RURAL PRIORITY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE VILLAGE AUTONOMY

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Sri Kusriyah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Village Community ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Village

The government policy in terms of rural development are set to determine the priority of the village budget is used for rural development initially was referring to Act No. 6 of 2014 on the village, Article 1 point 8 states that Rural Development is an effort to improve the quality of life and life to sebesar- the welfare of the village community. Priority use of the Village Fund to finance the implementation of priority programs and activities that cut across the field. among other areas of activity featured products village or rural areas

Towards a Rural Sustainable Development? Contributions of the EAFRD 2007-2013 in Low Demographic Density Territories. The case of Extremadura (SW Spain)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gema Cárdenas Alonso ◽  
Ana Nieto Masot
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Sw Spain

The European Commission has been striving to achieve sustainable development in its rural areas for more than 25 years through funds aimed at modernizing the agricultural and forestry sectors, protecting the environment and improving the quality of life. But is sustainable rural development really being accomplished? This study sets out to answer this question in the case of Extremadura, a Spanish territory with Low Demographic Density and a Gross Domestic Product still below 75 % of the European average. Both qualitative and quantitative methodology have been employed, using a Principal Component Analysis the result of which has provided us with a model which shows how various behaviors coexist in the region in view of the distribution of current funding from the EAFRD. The most dynamic areas have received the largest amounts of funding and these are linked to the agricultural sector and to the protection of the environment, leaving aside the more depressed areas and the implementation of the LEADER Approach as well. Therefore, we have come to the conclusion that the current rural development in Extremadura is not sustainable enough.

scholarly journals Quality of life in rural areas: A topic for the Rural Development policy?

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (25) ◽  
pp. 25-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
René Brauer ◽  
Mirek Dymitrow
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
The Face ◽  
Rural Development Policy ◽  
Economic Perspectives ◽  
Categorization System

Abstract Contemporary transformations of rural areas involve changes in land uses, economic perspectives, connectivity, livelihoods, but also in lifestyles, whereupon a traditional view of ‘the rural’ and, consequently, of ‘rural development’ no longer holds. Accordingly, EU’s 2007-2013 Rural Development policy (RDP) is one framework to incorporate aspects labelled as quality of life (QOL) alongside traditional rural tenets. With a new rendition of the RDP underway, this paper scopes the content and extent of the expired RDP regarding its incorporation of QOL, in order to better identify considerations for future policy making. Using novel methodology called topic modelling, a series of latent semantic structures within the RDP could be unravelled and re-interpreted via a dual categorization system based on RDP’s own view on QOL, and on definitions provided by independent research. Corroborated by other audits, the findings indicate a thematic overemphasis on agriculture, with the focus on QOL being largely insignificant. Such results point to a rationale different than the assumed one, at the same time reinforcing an outdated view of rurality in the face of the ostensibly fundamental turn towards viewing rural areas in a wider, more humanistic, perspective. This unexpected issue of underrepresentation is next addressed through three possible drivers: conceptual (lingering productionist view of the rural), ideological (capitalist prerogative preventing non-pecuniary values from entering policy) and material (institutional lock-ins incapable of accommodating significant deviations from an agricultural focus). The paper ends with a critical discussion and some reflections on the broader concept of rurality.

scholarly journals THE ESSENCE AND FEATURES OF STATE REGULATION OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

2020 ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
Vasyl Baldynyuk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
The Real ◽  
Quality Of Life Research

The article substantiates the need for effective state regulation of rural development, since overcoming the crisis requires both the mobilization of significant resources and the introduction of effective regulatory methods. The functions of state regulation of rural development are outlined and the relationship with the problems of rural development identified. The main problems of the modern village from the point of view of sustainable development are considered, which takes into account the real unity and interaction of the basic structural elements of rural territories.It has been found that effective state regulation of rural development should be based on a system of principles that should take into account the specific features of rural areas as an object of state regulation. The directions of actions of the authorities within each principle are determined. It is substantiated that the effectiveness of regulation of rural development depends on the mechanisms of state influence on their development. The instruments, methods and methods of action of the state authorities in terms of each mechanism are considered. It is noted that the peculiarities of state regulation of rural development lay in the real unity of their basic structural elements: economic base, social and environmental spheres. Characteristics of such components of rural population as "quality of life" and "standard of living" are given, as well as terms used in the conceptual and conceptual field of quality of life research. The analysis of scientific works on the quality and standard of living of the population revealed the components that are most commonly used in its assessment at the regional level. The concept of "state regulation of rural development" is formulated. It is substantiated that the necessity of state regulation of rural territories implies the use of functional- territorial system of public administration, which will allow to ensure optimal interaction between public authorities and local self-government.

scholarly journals RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE LEVEL OF PUBLIC FACILITIES PROVISION FOR YOUTH IN MALAYSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Kamarul Ariff Omar ◽  
Zuriyati Kamaludin ◽  
Saberi Othman ◽  
Zaharah Mohd Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Poverty Eradication ◽  
Rural Transformation ◽  
Rural Infrastructure ◽  
Public Facilities

The national agenda consistently prioritised the rural development and poverty eradications in Malaysia. The Rural Transformation Programme from 2016 till 2020 outlines six focus areas namely, Rural Infrastructure, Youth Development, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Human Capital and Delivery System. Guided by these principles, the strategies and programmes for rural development and poverty eradication have focused on increasing the productivity as well as improving the quality of life. The objective of this research is to evaluate the level of usage and satisfaction towards facilities provided for youth living in the rural areas. The study areas selected are Jengka, Pahang and Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. The variables for the assessment include adequacy ratio, usage satisfaction, accessibility and maintenance of existing public facilities. The results were analysed to measure the level of provision of public facilities provided for the youth who are living in rural areas. It was found that public facilities including multipurpose hall, public library, mosque, temple and church are provided in both study areas. However, their usage among the youth was rather discouraging, except for mosque, musolla and church.

scholarly journals Improving the Quality of Life with Rural Development Programmes in Germany (2007–2013): Evidence from the Evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-339
Author(s):  
Andrea Moser ◽  
Heike Peter ◽  
Birgit Fengler ◽  
Renate Strohm-Lömpcke
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Federal State ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Theoretical Derivation ◽  
Federal States ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Research Concept

Abstract Improving the quality of life is a strategic priority for the European Union (EU), and is, therefore also a stated goal of development policy for rural areas. The EAFRD Regulation provides the legal framework for this policy. As Germany has a federal structure, the federal states of Germany are responsible for implementing the aims of the rural development programmes (RDPs). As each federal state has taken a different approach to improving the quality of life in rural areas, the effects of these programmes differ. Until now, there was no plan for measuring the success of the RDPs. In this article, we will show how the multidimensional concept of quality of life - which was developed in the 1960s and 1970s and has been applied since then - primarily in the social sciences - was turned into a theory-based research concept for evaluating selected RDPs. The focus of the article is on the theoretical derivation and the development of the research concept; concrete results are presented as examples. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Verbesserung der Lebensqualität durch die EPLR nur in einzelnen Teilbereichen erreicht wurde. The results show that the improvement in quality of life realized by the EPLR was only achieved in individual areas. Across all of the federal states we observed, the greatest positive effects were found in the dimensions “conditions in residential locations” and “personal activities (leisure etc.).”

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