Geographic Aspects of IPARD Fund Usage in Function of Rural Development
Geographic Aspects of IPARD Fund Usage in Function of Rural Development
Author(s): Maja AndrlićSubject(s): Supranational / Global Economy, Agriculture, Rural and urban sociology, Economic development, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Financial Markets
Published by: Editura Universitaria Craiova
Keywords: rural development; geography; IPARD; NUTS regions;
Summary/Abstract: Rural development is very important for overall geographic development of the European Union, therefore 1/3 of EU funds are focused on development of lagging behind geographic regions, which are predominately in rural areas. In Croatia in 2013, stakeholders in rural geographic areas can apply for 687.5 million euros, which is much higher amount, than at the pre-accession period funds. This work presents theoretical background of rural development and geography. Also, paper includes the primary research conducted during 2012 in NUTS region of Eastern Croatia, with survey technique, on sample of 100 potential users of IPARD funds. The methods of synthesis and analysis, so as deductive and inductive methods were applied. The results showed that 37.63% of IPARD fund was used. Consequently, there is significant space for reaching the higher level of rural development based on EU funds.
Journal: Revista tinerilor economişti
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: 21
- Page Range: 102-111
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English