Kostetska, Iryna and Baran-Zgłobicka, Bogusława (2025) Strengthening the Development Potential of Rural Areas through Territorial Partnerships in Poland and Ukraine. Warsaw East European Review, XV. pp. 169-185.
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Анотація
Rural areas face serious challenges due to low socio-economic potential. Improving living conditions requires targeted actions. This study compares rural areas in Ukraine and Poland, examining their characteristics, changes in living standards, and whether Poland’s transformation can serve as a model for Ukraine. The research poses several key questions: What are the features of rural areas in Poland and Ukraine? A key focus is on territorial partnerships–Local Action Groups (LAGs)–and their role in rural development. The analysis is based on statistical data, scientific literature, and strategic documents. It explores rural areas’ status, key issues, and development trends. Factors such as administrative reforms and decentralization are assessed, alongside demographic challenges and employment levels in both countries. Poland’s experience highlights extensive infrastructure investments, including sewage and gas networks, road improvements, and better access to social services. Territorial partnerships contribute significantly to local development. In Ukraine, reforms at the local governance level aim to strengthen rural communities. However, war has severely damaged villages and infrastructure in the east and stalled transformation efforts elsewhere. Despite these challenges, Ukraine’s rural areas have the potential for growth by leveraging decentralization and community-driven initiatives, following Poland’s example where possible.
| Тип файлу: | Стаття |
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| Ключові слова: | rural area, territorial partnership, living conditions, local development, Poland, Ukraine |
| Теми: | За напрямами > Економіка |
| Підрозділи: | Економічний факультет |
| Розмістив/ла: | заввідділу Наталя Денисенко |
| Дата розміщення: | 01 Лют 2026 08:23 |
| Остання зміна: | 01 Лют 2026 08:23 |
| URI: | https://eprints.oa.edu.ua/id/eprint/10332 |
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