Status and prospects of rural development in Herzegovina Cover Image

Stanje i perspektive ruralnog razvoja u Hercegovini
Status and prospects of rural development in Herzegovina

Author(s): Marina Čuljak
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies, Agriculture, Rural and urban sociology, Economic development, Tourism
Published by: Matica Hrvatska Tuzla
Keywords: Herzegovina; rural development; agriculture; rural tourism;

Summary/Abstract: The paper examines the rural areas of Herzegovina with regard to the current situation and possibilities and perspectives of development of rural areas which is reflected in the creation of farms, agro-tourism, organic farming and rural tourism. For rural development is necessary to create an economic perspective in mind the possibility of job creation and employment of the population, reconstruction of infrastructure and in connecting the area as a natural territorial capital with their values, agriculture as a core business, rural tourism and development of small family businesses and trades. With a significant rural area, agriculture and tourism potential Herzegovina can become an important tourist destination. For the promotion of rural development requires a much more active participation of state institutions, especially local communities.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 255-268
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Bosnian