This paper analyses first and foremost the micro-regional (NUTS-IV) level changes of the past 15 years in Hungary … as well as the typical spatial processes taking place in these settlements. …

On-site learning in the own region has a high educational potential, which should be utilised by promoting the … participation of adults, young people and children at regional level. In order to reach this objective, the concept of Rural Action … Learning was developed, tested and evaluated in this research project. The evaluation results show that regional action …

Regions in the Czech Republic, the same as in most European countries, show in their rural areas a considerable … deals with an assessment of NUTS 4 in Kralovehradecky region in light of rural development and agriculture indicators. The … for definition of trouble shooting regions and better support aiming. In the paper is also evaluated current regional …

The aim of the research project was to find an answer to the question whether spatial variations in the level of socio …-economic development of rural Poland are gradually disappearing thanks to the cohesion policy pursued in the country or still growing … the well-known regularity that the effectiveness of investment is higher in more-devel-oped areas. Additionally, an …

In our paper we tried to investigate the organisation and functioning of the Agricultural Knowledge System in Romania … system failures and strengths in the innovation process in agriculture were identified. The empirical research in this study …

The article presents some of findings of research on less favoured areas in the European Union, with a special focus on … accountancy data analysis what gives the view of the economic situation of LFA and non-LFA farms in Poland. Secondly, by means of … interview questionnaires, the LFA farmers’ attitude to continuing agricultural activity in these areas, which is one of the …

which comparison would be justified. A number of techniques were used in the study, ranging from correlation analysis … making in terms of potential future developments and their consequences, could also be established. This refers in a special … marginalisation and socio-economic collapse. Of particular importance is the capacity of assessing, in addition to the spatial aspect …

Since the beginning of transition, rural economies in Central and Eastern Europe have undergone a strong restructuring … achieved in the future. Rural development measures should use a multifunctional approach which incorporates the competitiveness … accession is a chance for rural areas. However, there remain important challenges particularly in institution and capacity …

The collapse of the communist regime in Romania, in December 1989, determined, at a very short period of time, the … disappearance of the co-operative sector of Bolshevik type, once Law 18 (Land Law) was enforced in February 1991, which initiated … these entities had proved to be efficient tools in the communists' exercise of totalitarian power. In this context, the …

"sensitive " areas for rural development in Poland are remote rural areas, which are dominated by small farms with small economic … strength. In many cases further agricultural development is very difficult or even impossible for these farms. For a lot of … system. In this regard, organic farming seems to be a good alternative for those farms also given the significant financial …