Activation and integration of residents of the Konopnica commune with reference to strenght and weakness analysis (SWOT analysis) Cover Image

Aktywizacja i integracja mieszkańców gminy Konopnica w odniesieniu do mocnych i słabych stron (analiza SWOT)
Activation and integration of residents of the Konopnica commune with reference to strenght and weakness analysis (SWOT analysis)

Author(s): Beata Żuraw, Małgorzata Szymańska, Mirosław Żydek
Subject(s): Human Geography, Regional Geography, Rural and urban sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: Konopnica; Lublin; voivodeship; social activation; social integration

Summary/Abstract: The Konopnica Commune, adjacent to the voivodeship capital Lublin, is of agricultural character. Due to transformations in the agricultural economy and inflow of population from the nearby city, the social sphere of life is gaining importance. One of the elements of its proper functioning is the developed network of non-governmental organisations and various forms of cooperation with the NGO environment. Many initiatives activating residents are implemented in the commune. The most interesting one is the international project “Promotion of land culture and preservation of historical heritage” conducted together with the Trembowla municipality in the Tarnopol oblast in Ukraine. The following associations are active in the area of the commune: Association Local Action Group for the Development of the Lublin Poviat “Kraina wokół Lublina”, 12 units of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, Association “Pracownia Twórczych Działań”, and Association “Skaut” with its seat in Lublin, implementing cultural-social workshops in the Konopnica Commune. Residents of the commune implement and develop passions in groups and artistic teams, including: singing group “Rola”, theatre group “Stacja Teatr”, ballet group “Arabeski”, group “Malarki z Konopnicy”, and a music band. Owing to the work of enthusiasts, cultural-social meetings are organised in the form of cyclical events and one-off actions. The cultural development is stimulated by cultural entities (“Dom Kultury” in Motycz, Commune Library and its branches, Ośrodek Działań Twórczych). The aforementioned advantages of the Konopnica Commune offer a chance for its development both in the socio-economic sphere and in terms of cultural-environmental heritage.

  • Issue Year: 33/2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 77-95
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish