The Diagnosis and Evaluation of Barriers in Absorption of the EU Structural Aid by the Local Governments of the Świętokrzyskie Region Cover Image

Diagnoza i ocena potencjalnych barier w absorpcji unijnej pomocy strukturalnej przez samorządy województwa świętokrzyskiego
The Diagnosis and Evaluation of Barriers in Absorption of the EU Structural Aid by the Local Governments of the Świętokrzyskie Region

Author(s): Sławomir Pastuszka
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: structural funds; barriers limitng the absorption of funds; Swietokrzyskie Voivodship; Integrated Regional Operational Programme

Summary/Abstract: The absorption the European Union structural aid, available in 2007–2013 period, provides Poland the opportunity of fast development and improvement of life quality. A regional policy that will effectively use the structural funds may contribute to the improvement of infrastructure, development of entrepreneurship and restructuring of rural areas. The issue of absorption ability has to be considered with particular attention. This study – on the basis of experiences in implementing the Integrated Regional Operational Programme – points out some threats and bottlenecks limiting the potential absorption of funds. The barriers have been identified using the questionnaire based research on the experiences of local governments in the swietokrzyskie region.

  • Issue Year: 8/2007
  • Issue No: 28
  • Page Range: 89-111
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish