Improving the Rural Economy as a Function of Sustainable Development in Serbia

Radosavljević, Katica and Popović, Vesna and Mihailović, Branko (2023) Improving the Rural Economy as a Function of Sustainable Development in Serbia. In: III international scientific conference "Sustainable agriculture and rural development". Institute of Agricultural Economics, Belgrade, pp. 335-344. ISBN 978-86-6269-123-1

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Abstract

Improving the rural economy is key to sustainable development in Serbia. There are a number of ways this can be achieved. First of all, by improving production and increasing agricultural productivity, rural areas can generate higher incomes and improve the standard of living of the population. Accordingly, the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in rural areas, which represent a valuable support in improving the rural economy, is gaining importance. In order to realize this, it is necessary to provide adequate education and training to the population in rural areas. However, unfavorable demographic trends are one of the biggest development problems in rural areas of Serbia. The Republic of Serbia is in a long phase of demographic transition, with a number of serious demographic problems. In the coming period, it is expected to acquire the prerequisites for withdrawing as much funds as possible from EU funds intended for sustainable management of natural resources, environmental and climate challenges, as well as rural infrastructure.

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