Udział funduszy Unii Europejskiej w rozwoju obszarów wiejskich na przykładzie gminy Brześć Kujawski
Participation of European Union funds in rural development on the example of the Brześć Kujawski district

Summary/Abstract: An assessment of the investments and projects completed with the support of EU funds in theBrześć Kujawski district (gmina) was carried out after Poland’s integration with the EU in 2004. Theresearch was conducted in May and June 2019 using a survey technique among 100 residents of thegmina, mainly residing in rural areas. The study also analyzed documentation containing descriptionsof investments implemented by the Brześć Kujawski City and Gmina Office after Poland’s accessionto the EU. In June 2019, an interview was conducted with the municipal authorities and peopleresponsible for obtaining EU funds. As a result of the analysis of the collected material, it was foundthat EU funds had a large share in the financing of projects carried out in the gmina (64.3%). Thesurveyed inhabitants mostly noticed the changes that took place over 15 years in the Brześć Kujawskigmina due to the use of EU funds. The research stated that the operating costs of completed investmentsdid not overburden the gmina budget. Most of the respondents assessed the changes resulting from thedevelopment of the gmina, thanks to EU funding. The most positive opinions were expressed by: bettereducated, of a younger age, living in the gmina from birth, pupils and students as well as farmers,and more often by women than men. Research shows that the majority of respondents (65.0%) hadnever used EU funding. In the opinion of the respondents, Poland’s accession to the European Unionwas beneficial for the country and its inhabitants, as well as for the respondents themselves. Mostrespondents also expressed satisfaction with Poland’s membership in the EU (60%).

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