Decentralization can be generally described as a process in which selected functions are assigned to sub-national units. The literature identifies number of positive consequences of decentralization which all lead to better satisfaction of citizens? needs for public services. Although...

The planning and management of territory has undergone profound changes in recent decades, mainly due to the renewed focus on the component of "natural capital", which resulted in frequent legislative measures, including the establishment of new protected areas (both in ground and marine...

In recent times, the attention given to the importance of tourism as a particularly efficient way to promote regional development has significantly increased, owing to the capacity of tourism to create income and employment and to generate synergies within other economic sectors. Tourism is...