What do agri-environmental measures actually promote? An investigation on AES objectives for the EU 2000-2006 rural development program

Objective. The purpose of the article is to compare the levels and mechanisms of food security management in Ukraine and Poland, to identify the main factors influencing the processes of its formation and to determine the directions of increasing the level of Ukraine food security. Methods. The scientific results of the study were obtained using the following methods: theoretical generalization and comparison (for the study of meaningful aspects of the definition of «food security»), analysis and synthesis (for comparative analysis of Ukraine and Poland food security levels), abstract-logical method (for establishing the links between the level of economic development of countries and the levels of their food security and determining the directions of increasing the Ukraine level of food security). Results. On the basis of a comparative analysis of Ukraine and Poland food security levels, a significant gap in Ukraine’s provision of food security has been identified. Thus, with respect to all food security components identified by FAO, except for the «use» of sanitary and safe drinking water, Poland has reached far ahead of Ukraine. It has been found that for the period 2012–2018, the value of the Global Food Security Index for Ukraine decreased by 2.1 due to a decrease in the level of affordability and availability of food, while the Polish side increased its position on GFSI by 2.8 due to the increase in affordability and availability of food in the country. It has been found that the decisive influence on the level of food security in Poland, as well as high ranking in the ranking is carried out by the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the implementation of the Polish Rural Development Program and significant public spending on agriculture. It has been determined that the main directions for improving the level of food security of Ukraine should be: lifting the moratorium on the sale of agricultural land; financing the agri-food sector not only through public spending but also through EU programs; creation and implementation of the National Rural Development Program; full and unconditional implementation of Government programs on EU integration; adaptation to the EU Common Agricultural Policy standards.

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Limitations to assess the impact of rural development policy in the Puglia region: The case of measure 121 – Axes I

Business Systems & Economics ◽

10.13165/vse-15-5-1-01 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 7

Author(s):

Pasquale Pazienza ◽

Donatello Caruso ◽

Vincenzo Vecchione

Keyword(s):

Rural Development ◽

Development Program ◽

Agricultural System ◽

Investment Activity ◽

Regional Authority ◽

The Subject ◽

Rural Development Program ◽

The Impact ◽

Positive Results ◽

The Eu

In this work, some specific aspects of the Rural Development Plan of the Puglia Region (in Southern Italy) for the period 2007-2013 are analyzed and the limitations characterizing the possibility of building an analysis framework aimed at understanding how it actually affects the regional agricultural system are highlighted. More specifically, by referring to a specific measure of the rural development program (Measure 121 of Axes I), the aim is to verify whether the investment activity implemented has actually generated some positive results which can induce us to say that the EU budget devoted to rural development is well spent. In order to achieve this purpose, the authors of the present work have worked at gathering all the information available at the Puglia Region Authority. Nevertheless, this is not helpful for the type of the analysis the authors would like to conduct. The observation of the gathered data, in fact, makes the authors observe the existence of severe limitations deriving from the way in which the Regional Authority manages the data collection. The main aim of this work is to present a framework of analysis which might be used for policy evaluation purposes and to discuss what should be further required for a useful completion of the dataset with the aim of making it the subject of empirical analyses.

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The Impact of RDP Measures on the Diversification of Agriculture and Rural Development—Seeking Additional Livelihoods: The Case of Poland

Agriculture ◽

10.3390/agriculture11030253 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 253

Author(s):

Mirosław Biczkowski ◽

Aleksandra Jezierska-Thöle ◽

Roman Rudnicki

Keyword(s):

Rural Development ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Spatial Scales ◽

Development Program ◽

Spatial Diversity ◽

Agricultural Activities ◽

Synthetic Index ◽

Two Measures ◽

The Impact ◽

The Eu

The paper’s main aim is to assess the measures implemented within the Rural Development Program (RDP) 2007–2013 in Poland. This programme is dedicated to the diversification of business activities in rural areas and rural livelihood and, thus, the improvement of the multifunctionality of rural areas. The analysis covered two measures from Axis 3, Improvement of the quality of life in rural areas and diversification of rural economy: M311, diversification into non-agricultural activities; and M312, Establishment and development of micro-enterprise. The study and the discussion are presented from a geographical perspective and, in a broader context, take into account several conditions (natural, urban, agricultural and historical) and the spatial diversity of the allocation of European Union (EU) funds. Models of a policy of multifunctional rural development, implemented after accession to the EU, are presented. The research’s spatial scope covers Poland’s territory on two spatial scales: the system of regions (16 NUTS2 units) and poviats (314 LAU level 1 units). The analysis covers all the projects implemented in Poland under the two measures of Axis 3 of the RDP 2007–2013. A set of conditions was prepared for all LAU1 units, forming the background for assessing the impact of the EU funds on the development of non-agricultural activities. To determine the relationship between the RDP measures and the selected groups of conditions, a synthetic index and a correlation index are used. They are also used to determine the mutual relations between the two analyzed activities in terms of the spatial scales used. Access to the EU funds (RDP) has considerably enlarged the opportunities for accelerating agricultural modernisation and restructuration towards multifunctional development, as well as the opportunities for implementing new development and work methods in the countryside in Poland. The attractiveness of the two studied RDP measures varied across regions. The beneficiaries’ activity depended on the local potential (resources), culture and tradition of the region, and size and potential of the farm. In the areas where agriculture is deeply rooted, beneficiaries were more willing to engage in ventures tapping into the resources available in their farms. Thus, they create additional livelihood of income and workplaces for household members. In turn, the beneficiaries from the areas where farms are smaller and economically weaker often undertake activities related to setting up a new business (outside farming).

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"The Role Of Economic Integration For The Functioning Of Polish Agricultural Sector On The Example Of The Rural Development Program (rdp) "

Annales Universitatis Apulensis Series Oeconomica ◽

10.29302/oeconomica.2017.19.2.8 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (19) ◽

pp. 87-99

Author(s):

Sebastian Stepien ◽

Polcyn Jan

Keyword(s):

Rural Development ◽

Economic Integration ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Development Program ◽

Rural Development Program

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Durable Rural Development Through the 2014 - 2020 National Rural Development Program

Studies in Business and Economics ◽

10.2478/sbe-2018-0026 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 147-152 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Paul Lucian

Keyword(s):

Rural Development ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Rural Economy ◽

Development Program ◽

Development Programs ◽

Local Identity ◽

Rural Development Program ◽

Implied Contracts ◽

The Moment ◽

The Village

AbstractRural Development Policy is a priority for the E.U., as half of the Union’s population lives in rural areas. This policy is focused on society’s durable development, under all its aspects: economic, social, cultural, and so on. The challenges which rural areas of member states face must be addressed, while at the same time applying European norms and standards for rural development. After Romania became a part of the E.U., rural areas here were supported through several national rural development programs, so as to create a durable and sustainable rural economy. Major changes are required to achieve this kind of development, such as replacing old agricultural structures, modernizing the village, while at the same time maintaining cultural and local identity. Rural areas in Romania are often affected by natural disasters. During the last 17 years, national rural development programs implied contracts worth billions of Euros. For instance, through the 2020 NRDP, a budget of 9.5 billion Euros was allocated, 8.1 billion Euros coming from E.U. funding and 1.34 billion Euros as national cofinancing. At the moment, Romania’s absorption degree for the 2020 NRDP is of 20% and is expected to surpass 50% by 2020. Another regional program includes the concept of Spatial Development - Romania - 2025. Spatial planning supports the avoidance of rural dispersion. The betterment of infrastructure is supported, such as access roads, expanding base utilities, consolidated works to prevent flooding or landslides, and so on.

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Regional differences of the agricultural and rural development sector

Acta Agraria Debreceniensis ◽

10.34101/actaagrar/49/2556 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 343-347

Author(s):

Mária Vincze ◽

Elemér Mezei ◽

Györgyi Marton

Keyword(s):

Rural Development ◽

Regional Differences ◽

Development Program ◽

Rural Development Program

Is neccessary and possible to take in consideration the regional differences of agriculture- and rural development in the rural development program for period 2014–2020? For answer of this question we try to give some references by reveal of economic and social regional differences.

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THE PROGRAM FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PERIOD 2014-2020 AS A FACTOR FOR THE RURAL REGIONS DEVELOPMENT

Trakia Journal of Sciences ◽

10.15547/tjs.2019.s.01.005 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (Suppl.1) ◽

pp. 25-30

Author(s):

A. Miteva ◽

H. Petrov

Keyword(s):

Rural Development ◽

Agricultural Development ◽

Development Program ◽

Rural Regions ◽

Rural Development Program ◽

Programming Period

The rural development program plays a key role in their sustainable and effective rural and agricultural development. The purpose of the report is to present the main changes, objectives, priorities, tasks of the rural development program in the second programming period – 2014-2020, and on this basis, to assess their role for the sustainable and multifunctional development of these areas.

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