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<p>This exhibition is dedicated to the regional problems of rural areas in Bulgaria. The European dimensions of the territorial development of rural areas and their role for the socio-economic development of the population are successively considered. Gradually, the focus shifts to Bulgaria, addressing the main challenges facing rural areas. The territorial problems in front of the settlements, the emerging demographic problems accompanied by internal migrations, are presented. An analysis was made about the problems with employment, the deteriorated social infrastructure, and other problems, which show the real picture of the rural areas in Bulgaria. The overall analysis reveals the needs of rural areas and the state of the population in it. Recommendations are proposed for the implementation of targeted policies for regional rural development.</p>
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This exhibition is dedicated to the regional problems of rural areas in Bulgaria. The European dimensions of the territorial development of rural areas and their role for the socio-economic development of the population are successively considered. Gradually, the focus shifts to Bulgaria, addressing the main challenges facing rural areas. The territorial problems in front of the settlements, the emerging demographic problems accompanied by internal migrations, are presented. An analysis was made about the problems with employment, the deteriorated social infrastructure, and other problems, which show the real picture of the rural areas in Bulgaria. The overall analysis reveals the needs of rural areas and the state of the population in it. Recommendations are proposed for the implementation of targeted policies for regional rural development.

The Regional Development of the Rural Areas in Bulgaria and the Support of the European Union

Department “Regional Development”, Faculty “Management and Administration”

University of National and World Economy – Sofia

European Countryside

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This exhibition is dedicated to the regional problems of rural areas in Bulgaria. The European dimensions of the territorial development of rural areas and...

The Regional Development of the Rural Areas in Bulgaria and the Support of the European Union

Published Online: Apr 03, 2021

Page range: 208 - 221

Received: Oct 27, 2020

Accepted: Jan 20, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/euco-2021-0012

Keywords
regional processes, rural areas, development, local problems, villages, remote areas, structure

© 2021 Kamen Petrov, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The Regional Development of the Rural Areas in Bulgaria and the Support of the European Union

Published Online: Apr 03, 2021

Page range: 208 - 221

Received: Oct 27, 2020

Accepted: Jan 20, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/euco-2021-0012

Keywordsregional processes, rural areas, development, local problems, villages, remote areas, structure

© 2021 Kamen Petrov, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
regional processes, rural areas, development, local problems, villages, remote areas, structure