GOOD PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL AREAS IN BULGARIA
Hristina Harizanova
University of National and World Economy, Department Natural Resources Sofia, Bulgaria
hharizanova@unwe.acad.bg
Changes in agricultural sector policies are crucial to reach successful rural development in Bulgaria. Scientific and practical interests are the main factors which lead to changes in the sector by using best practices in the regions. The main aim of the paper is to evaluate the best practices and lessons for reaching sustainability in the rural areas in Bulgaria. Rural development and funds should comply with appropriate best practices for sustainability. In the first part of the paper are analyzed theories about sustainability in rural areas, connected with best practices. The paper also includes evaluation of main factors which affect rural development in Bulgaria. Assessment of factors influencing rural development is very important to target resources to overcome the negative impacts and enhance positive effects of some of the factors for sustainable development. On this base general conclusions are proposed for using best practices for sustainability. The paper is based on results from research conducted by experts in the field of agricultural policy.
Keywords: agricultural sector; best practices; sustainability
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