Title Kaimiškųjų vietovių ekonominės mikroregionalizacijos perspektyvos: Pakruojo rajono atvejis /
Translation of Title Perspectives of economic micro-regionalization in rural areas: case study of Pakruojis district.
Authors Šeižė, Vaida ; Jasaitis, Jonas
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Is Part of Ekonomika ir vadyba : aktualijos ir perspektyvos.. Šiauliai : VšĮ Šiaulių universiteto leidykla. 2012, Nr. 3(27. ISSN 1648-9098
Keywords [eng] rural development ; European rural development model ; economic and socio-cultural changes ; micro-districts
Abstract [eng] The paper analyzes contemporary rural development, which includes economic, social, political, cultural and environmental changes and tendencies that appeared in the recent years. The possibility to apply European rural development model is discussed. This model changes approach to rural areas. It is characterized by concept of sustainable rural development, multifunctional agriculture with focus on rural heritage, organic farming, and modernization of rural settlements. Long-term strategy of development of rural areas is based on the modern tendencies of economics in post-industrial society and prospects for creation of educated and active society, as well as on optimal use of local resources and creation of safe and comfortable environment for the present and future generations. Much attention is paid to sustainable use of renewable energy sources, organic agriculture, and healthy lifestyle. European rural development model is a contrast to the so-called Cairns Group model, which favours aggressive actions to ensure rapid profit growth, using for this purpose all the currently available technologies and measures in hope that future generations will find new ways to restore degraded areas and resources to survive. [...].
Published Šiauliai : VšĮ Šiaulių universiteto leidykla
Type Journal article
Language Lithuanian
Publication date 2012