The concept of ”rural smart development” – a challenge for rural planning

Authors

  • Marcin Wójcik Katedra Geografii Regionalnej i Społecznej, Wydział Nauk Geograficznych, Uniwersytet Łódzki

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/1508-1117.31.01

Keywords:

Rural areas, smart development, strategic planning

Abstract

The development of rural areas is entering a stage where we are increasingly using the opportunities provided by technology. Its essence is the use of information and knowledge to introduce social and economic innovations. This is important because in the process of overcoming the peripherality of rural regions, the role of technological innovations, especially new ways of communication, is increasingly recognized. The implementation of smart development strategies, including new approaches of rural development, is one of the key challenges facing European and national institutions that are responsible for finding solutions to prevent social marginalization processes. The article discusses the genesis of the concept of smart development and its rural context. The processes of social changes with which technological changes are to be combined are also defined.

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Published

2018-03-30

How to Cite

Wójcik, M. (2018). The concept of ”rural smart development” – a challenge for rural planning. Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Geographica Socio-Oeconomica, (31), 5–15. https://doi.org/10.18778/1508-1117.31.01