The paper presents analyses of some of the studies presented in the literature in connection to sustainable development research in the context of competence development and capacity building. The implications are discussed as applicable to the Arctic potentials for sustainable development and...

Considering the priorities of sustainable development in the context of assurance food quality and safety and rural development, the paper underlines the importance of agri-food sector and the elaboration and the implementation of new methods and instruments in management of small and medium...

The strategic goals of raising competitiveness, human resources development, employment, incomes and social integration along with strategic priorities as infrastructure, entrepreneurship encouragement, favorable business environment, balanced territorial development, etc. consider knowledge and...

The paper discusses the opportunities for sustainable rural development in Bulgaria provided by the integrated development of organic production and alternative tourism. The study outlines that rural areas have significant natural, human, economic and cultural potential and their development...

The implementation of the strategic goals of economic, social and ecological development should start by entrepreneurship encouragement in rural areas for development of agrarian and related activities. The significance of protection of environmental components (soil, water, air, biodiversity,...

The paper considers the need of social enterprises development in Europe and their impact in the most important aspects in connection with sustainable development. Barriers to growth in social enterprising and social entrepreneurship enablers are presented. Recommendation and conclusions are...

The paper considers priority goals of future sustainable development and assurance of food quality and safety in agricultural and food sector and underlines the necessity of establishment of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) in Bulgaria based on a production model with...

The paper presents opportunities for sustainable development of mountain regions in the Republic of Bulgaria analyzing good practices and providing recommendations for future development. The most important risks in the examined sectors in their joint development are considered and classified...

The paper presents opportunities for sustainable development of mountain regions in the Republic of Bulgaria analyzing good practices and providing recommendations for future development. The most important risks in the examined sectors in their joint development are considered and classified...

Agrarian sector in world scope is standing before a number of challenges connected to globalization processes and competitive environment on international markets grounded by new consumers' demands and behavior regarding healthy living and added value. Current study examines organic production...