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Предизвикателства пред аграрния бизнес и селските райони
Challenges of Agrobusiness and Rural Aries

Author(s): Agnieszka Wrzochalska, Petropoulos Dimitrios, Claudia Sandulescu, Aleš Kuhar, Hristina Harizanova-Bartos, Ani Dimitrova, Bozhidar Ivanov, Vasil Stoychev, Violeta Blazheva, Vladimir Dimitrov, Yulia Dzhabarova, Daniela Dimitrova, Milen Vlaev, Ivelina Zhecheva-Radeva, Svilen Kolev, Rositza Nenova, Pavel Sheytanov, Teodora Semerdjieva, Anton Blagoev, Yulia Dojchinova, Kristina Todorova, Ralitsa Terziyska, Nelly Bencheva, Teodora Stoycheva Stoeva, Rayna Dimitrova, Mariya Stanimirova, Yuri Zarev, Nataliya Nedelcheva, Albena Miteva, Atanas Totliakov, Angelina Peicheva, Gergana Slavova, Atanas Totlyakov, Ralitsa Terziyska, Georgi Aleksiev, Kostantin Stankov, Konstantin Stoyanov, Dora Doncheva, Silvia Tomova-Zaharieva, Mihail Kozhuharov, Nikoleta Tsarigradska, Darina Zaimova, George Zheliazkov, Kristina Todorova, Petar Marinov, Mihaela Mihaylova, Pavlina Ivanova, Petia Branzova, Milkana Mochurova, Maria Kotseva-Tikova, Mariya Topchieva, Monika Kabadzhova, Hristo Petrov, Anton Krastev, Tatiana Gevrenova, Lyubomir Levicharov, Iva Kostova, Ruslan Kolarov
Contributor(s): Yulia Dojchinova (Composer)
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Micro-Economics, Agriculture
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Agrobusiness; Rural Aries; Green development; green businees; Regional development Agroinnovation;
Summary/Abstract: The current proceedings includes research results in the field of rural development and competitive agrobusiness development. It presents experienced and young scientists from Poland, Slovenia, Greece, Macedonia and Romania, working at the University of Ljubljana, the Institute of Agrarian and Food Economics in Warsaw and the Technological Educational Institution of Peloponnese Kalamata.

  • Print-ISBN-13: 978-619-232-093-5
  • Page Count: 288
  • Publication Year: 2018
  • Language: Bulgarian
ЗАСТАРЯВАНЕТО НА ОБЩЕСТВОТО КАТО ВАЖНО ПРЕДИЗВИКАТЕЛСТВО ЗА СОЦИАЛНО-ИКОНОМИЧЕСКОТО РАЗВИТИЕ НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ В ПОЛША

ЗАСТАРЯВАНЕТО НА ОБЩЕСТВОТО КАТО ВАЖНО ПРЕДИЗВИКАТЕЛСТВО ЗА СОЦИАЛНО-ИКОНОМИЧЕСКОТО РАЗВИТИЕ НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ В ПОЛША
(AGING OF THE SOCIETY AS AN IMPORTANT CHALLENGE FOR THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN POLAND)

  • Author(s):Agnieszka Wrzochalska
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:13-20
  • No. of Pages:8
  • Keywords:Poland; rural areas; life expectancy; active old age; social inclusion
  • Summary/Abstract:The problem of the aging of the population is a part of the long-term process of societal modernisation, whose permanent part is a programme to activate people of retirement age. In view of the progressing of the aging process of the European population, including Poland and Bulgaria, the issue which is more and more clearly noticeable is and will be the alienation of people of retirement age in the future. The issue of aging societies is increasingly dominant in public debate, where demographic changes are not seen as a threat any longer, but as a challenge and a great opportunity for the economic, social and infrastructure development in many areas, inter alia: healthcare, social welfare, education, culture, tourism, both in the city and in the countryside. A growing group of senior citizens means also a great potential, being an active consumer group perceived by many economic entities as potential customers. This article analyses specific problems associated with the growing group of senior citizens3 in rural areas in Poland.Analyses were based mainly on the mass statistics data (CSO) and the results of the IAFE-NRI4 surveys, which were used primarily to identify the future social developments in rural areas and to formulate general conclusions.The problem of the aging of the population is a part of the long-term process of societal modernisation, whose permanent part is a programme to activate people of retirement age. In view of the progressing of the aging process of the European population, including Poland and Bulgaria, the issue which is more and more clearly noticeable is and will be the alienation of people of retirement age in the future. The issue of aging societies is increasingly dominant in public debate, where demographic changes are not seen as a threat any longer, but as a challenge and a great opportunity for the economic, social and infrastructure development in many areas, inter alia: healthcare, social welfare, education, culture, tourism, both in the city and in the countryside. A growing group of senior citizens means also a great potential, being an active consumer group perceived by many economic entities as potential customers. This article analyses specific problems associated with the growing group of senior citizens3 in rural areas in Poland.Analyses were based mainly on the mass statistics data (CSO) and the results of the IAFE-NRI4 surveys, which were used primarily to identify the future social developments in rural areas and to formulate general conclusions.
ANALYSIS OF THE INDEX REVEALED COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE (RCA) AMONG GREECE AND THE BALKANS EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIES (2000-2015)

ANALYSIS OF THE INDEX REVEALED COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE (RCA) AMONG GREECE AND THE BALKANS EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIES (2000-2015)
(ANALYSIS OF THE INDEX REVEALED COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE (RCA) AMONG GREECE AND THE BALKANS EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIES (2000-2015))

  • Author(s):Petropoulos Dimitrios, Claudia Sandulescu
  • Language:English
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:21-27
  • No. of Pages:7
  • Keywords:competitiveness; international competitiveness; rural sector; trade balance
  • Summary/Abstract:In this paper the competitiveness of key agricultural industries in Greece is analyzed in relation to the rest of the world, using the index RCA (Revealed Comparative Advantage) for the period 2000-2015. The evaluation of the comparative advantage of Greece based on the so-called Balassa index is used to determine if a country has "disclosed" comparative advantage (RCA). The competitiveness against two Balkan countries, Romania and Bulgaria is also analyzed. These two countries were selected on the grounds that they are members of the European Union - and thus trade is made without restrictions - and that they are adjacent to Greece, which facilitates trade. Finally, these countries are in a constant rise in their living standards, which have an impact on consumption habits.The progress and long-term competitiveness of agriculture is not associated with both short-term factors, such as prices or input costs, but with productivity and organization at farm level and at the state level. Apart from the quantity, the natural wealth of the regions and technologies to reduce costs, more attention is given to adding value to the quality of the services they offer and other "off-price" factors.For a country like Greece, integrated into a key international financial institution such as the European Union, with a fully open economy and thus faced with the developments of the changing international environment, the analysis of the competitiveness of individual sectors of the economy never ceases to be timely and important. The measuring of the competitiveness of the agricultural sector is used to draw attention to the strengths and weaknesses in order to create a framework for corrective action, if needed, and suggestions for the future.In this paper the competitiveness of key agricultural industries in Greece is analyzed in relation to the rest of the world, using the index RCA (Revealed Comparative Advantage) for the period 2000-2015. The evaluation of the comparative advantage of Greece based on the so-called Balassa index is used to determine if a country has "disclosed" comparative advantage (RCA). The competitiveness against two Balkan countries, Romania and Bulgaria is also analyzed. These two countries were selected on the grounds that they are members of the European Union - and thus trade is made without restrictions - and that they are adjacent to Greece, which facilitates trade. Finally, these countries are in a constant rise in their living standards, which have an impact on consumption habits.The progress and long-term competitiveness of agriculture is not associated with both short-term factors, such as prices or input costs, but with productivity and organization at farm level and at the state level. Apart from the quantity, the natural wealth of the regions and technologies to reduce costs, more attention is given to adding value to the quality of the services they offer and other "off-price" factors.For a country like Greece, integrated into a key international financial institution such as the European Union, with a fully open economy and thus faced with the developments of the changing international environment, the analysis of the competitiveness of individual sectors of the economy never ceases to be timely and important. The measuring of the competitiveness of the agricultural sector is used to draw attention to the strengths and weaknesses in order to create a framework for corrective action, if needed, and suggestions for the future.
CHALLENGES OF THE RED MEAT SUPPLY CHAIN IN SLOVENIA: THE CASE OF PIG BREEDERS

CHALLENGES OF THE RED MEAT SUPPLY CHAIN IN SLOVENIA: THE CASE OF PIG BREEDERS
(CHALLENGES OF THE RED MEAT SUPPLY CHAIN IN SLOVENIA: THE CASE OF PIG BREEDERS)

  • Author(s):Aleš Kuhar
  • Language:English
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:28-40
  • No. of Pages:12
  • Keywords:Slovenia; pig production; supply chain management; latent class cluster analysis
  • Summary/Abstract:The research comprises of an in-depth analysis of the models of vertical integration of Slovenian pig producers. The data were collected in a nation-wide survey (n=152). Besides the structural characteristics of farms, the key focus was on vertical integration of the pig breeders and a set of questions related to beliefs and attitudes towards the contemporary food supply chains. The survey data were analysed with the latent class cluster analysis focused on researched constructs related to cooperation and pig meat supply chain. The results show that rather obsolete and informal organisation structures prevail in Slovenia, which is in contrasts with hypothesis and expectations. Furthermore, farmers significantly differ according to their attitude towards supply chain coordination and business engagement in actual activities of supply chains. The research concludes with various policy implications and business guidance
ТЕОРЕТИЧНИ ОСНОВИ НА АГРАРНИТЕ ИНОВАЦИИ

ТЕОРЕТИЧНИ ОСНОВИ НА АГРАРНИТЕ ИНОВАЦИИ
(A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS)

  • Author(s):Hristina Harizanova-Bartos, Ani Dimitrova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:42-47
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:agricultural innovation; clusters; agricultural sector.
  • Summary/Abstract:Agriculture innovations have a major role in the development of the agriculture sector, in the presence of scarcity of resources and the increasing demands of society for safety, quality and sufficient quantity of agricultural commodities at affordable prices. Implementation of innovation will contribute to the increased competitiveness of Bulgarian agriculture. The main aim of the paper is to analyze the theoretical and empirical literature that explores and evaluates agricultural innovations, focusing on the different sub sectors. Various authors’ views and definitions of agricultural innovation are summarized. The effect of agricultural innovation is based on researches of possible innovations and their impact on the agricultural sector. The expected results of the publication are to define the range of the sectors according to their possibility to adopt innovations in their activities.The data used in the report is based on a literature review and expert study. On this base are made general conclusions.
ИЗСЛЕДВАНЕ НА КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТТА В ЗЕМЕДЕЛИЕТО

ИЗСЛЕДВАНЕ НА КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТТА В ЗЕМЕДЕЛИЕТО
(RESEARCH ON COMPETITIVENESS IN AGRICULTURE)

  • Author(s):Bozhidar Ivanov, Vasil Stoychev
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:48-61
  • No. of Pages:13
  • Keywords:competitiveness; agriculture; market share; added value.
  • Summary/Abstract:In the literature and in the variety of economic theories, there is no commonly accepted definition of competitiveness, and the different definitions and perceptions of competitiveness are mainly due to a different view of the notion and conceptual breadth that is being invested. In the present study, we will look at it from a market performance perspective using an existing theoretical framework based on the definition of the Canadian Competitiveness Group, where competitiveness is related to "the ability to win and maintain a sustainable market share." The purpose of the paper is based on a developed methodological framework from SARA, which is based on two measurement vectors - maintaining market share and adding added value, analyzing the level of competitiveness in key sectors of Bulgarian agriculture. The results of this study will be compared with another well-known and widely-used methodology for analyzing the comparative competitiveness of products and products covered on external markets, known as the Ballasse indexes, allowing for a fuller study of the state and trends in the competitiveness of Bulgarian agriculture.
ОБЩАТА СЕЛСКОСТОПАНСКА ПОЛИТИКА НА ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЯ СЪЮЗ И КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТТА НА БЪЛГАРСКИЯ АГРАРЕН СЕКТОР

ОБЩАТА СЕЛСКОСТОПАНСКА ПОЛИТИКА НА ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЯ СЪЮЗ И КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТТА НА БЪЛГАРСКИЯ АГРАРЕН СЕКТОР
(THE EU COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY AND THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE BULGARIAN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR)

  • Author(s):Violeta Blazheva
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:62-66
  • No. of Pages:5
  • Keywords:Common Agricultural Policy; agricultural sector; competitiveness.
  • Summary/Abstract:In order to generate economic growth and create European jobs, the Common Agricultural Policy promotes effective and competitive agricultural production. The European model requires the use of modern machines and production technologies to ensure sufficient food for the population.The topicality of this issue stems from the desire to secure viable food production through increasing productivity in the agricultural sector and ensuring an acceptable standard of living for European farmers in the context of the EU Common Agricultural Policy.
ПАЗАРНИ ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА БЪЛГАРСКИТЕ КАЧЕСТВЕНИ ВИНА

ПАЗАРНИ ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА БЪЛГАРСКИТЕ КАЧЕСТВЕНИ ВИНА
(MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR BULGARIAN QUALITY WINES)

  • Author(s):Vladimir Dimitrov, Daniela Dimitrova, Yulia Dzhabarova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:67-74
  • No. of Pages:8
  • Keywords:viticulture; wine production; quality wines; markets.
  • Summary/Abstract:Ten years are passed since Bulgaria joined the EU-28, but unfortunately this membership has not brought serious success and growth in wine production. The relative share of grape production for this period decreased by half in the total output of agriculture output to just over 1%. The decline in the production of wine grapes have a negative impact on the production of quality wines. The share of quality wines in total wine production is only 1/3. Global trade in wine has grown, reaching annual sales of 29 billion euros, according to the International Organization of Vine and Wine data, as quality wines are significant niche market. The aim of the report is to outline the opportunities and prospects in the production of quality bulgarian wines and their marketing through local initiatives and government policies.
ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА ПОДОБРЯВАНЕ ПАЗАРНИТЕ ПОЗИЦИИ НА ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛИТЕ НА ДЕСЕРТНО ГРОЗДЕ

ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА ПОДОБРЯВАНЕ ПАЗАРНИТЕ ПОЗИЦИИ НА ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛИТЕ НА ДЕСЕРТНО ГРОЗДЕ
(OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE MARKET POSITION OF TABLE GRAPES GROWERS)

  • Author(s):Daniela Dimitrova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:75-81
  • No. of Pages:7
  • Keywords:table grapes; market; competitiveness; branding.
  • Summary/Abstract:Over the last decade, the production of table grapes has grown steadily, with the entry of new producer countries such as Chile, Peru, Argentina, South Africa, Egypt. The strong international competition and the change in consumer preference are the two major factors in the environment that require an improvement in the organization of marketing activities along the supply chain. The use of marketing tools, such as branding, is an opportunity to improve the market performance of table grapes growers and, at the same time, a mechanism to stimulate consumer demand. In this study were analyzed the development of the table grapes market and were outlined the main marketing approaches applied by producers in traditional and emerging countries.
ФИНАНСИРАНЕ НА АГРАРНИЯ СЕКТОР – АСПЕКТИ СЛЕД ПРИЕМАНЕТО НА БЪЛГАРИЯ В ЕС

ФИНАНСИРАНЕ НА АГРАРНИЯ СЕКТОР – АСПЕКТИ СЛЕД ПРИЕМАНЕТО НА БЪЛГАРИЯ В ЕС
(FINANCING OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR - ASPECTS AFTER BULGARIA'S ACCESSION IN THE EU)

  • Author(s):Milen Vlaev
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:82-89
  • No. of Pages:8
  • Keywords:Agribusiness; Structural changes; Financing; Challenges; Lending.
  • Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this report is to analyze the more important structural changes in the bank lending of agribusiness in Bulgaria for the period since Bulgaria's accession to the EU and to identify the potential problems and challenges as a result of the economic crisis in our country, on this basis to propose recommendations for improving the financing of the sector.
МЕХАНИЗМИ ЗА ФИНАНСОВ КОНТРОЛ НА СТРУКТУРНИТЕ ФОНДОВЕ В АГРАРНИЯ СЕКТОР ЗА ПРОГРАМНИЯ ПЕРИОД 2014-2020 Г.

МЕХАНИЗМИ ЗА ФИНАНСОВ КОНТРОЛ НА СТРУКТУРНИТЕ ФОНДОВЕ В АГРАРНИЯ СЕКТОР ЗА ПРОГРАМНИЯ ПЕРИОД 2014-2020 Г.
(MECHANISMS FOR FINANCIAL CONTROL OF THE STRUCTURAL FUNDS IN THE AGRARIAN SECTOR FOR THE PROGRAMMING PERIOD 2014-2020)

  • Author(s):Ivelina Zhecheva-Radeva
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture, Public Finances
  • Page Range:90-95
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:financial control; agrarian sector; Structural Funds.
  • Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this report is to review and evaluate the financial control mechanisms and systems of the Structural Funds in the agrarian sector for the programming period 2014-20210 and to put forward proposals to improve them. On the basis of comparative analysis for both periods are identified key areas and problems they have made the necessary recommendations and guidelines.
ПРОЕКТНО УПРАВЛЕНИЕ НА ДЪРЖАВЕН ФОНД ЗЕМЕДЕЛИЕ

ПРОЕКТНО УПРАВЛЕНИЕ НА ДЪРЖАВЕН ФОНД ЗЕМЕДЕЛИЕ
(THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF STATE FUND AGRICULTURE)

  • Author(s):Svilen Kolev
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:96-102
  • No. of Pages:7
  • Keywords:Management; Consultancy; Decision-making process; Agriculture sector
  • Summary/Abstract:The general trend for global population growth is a precondition for the development of agriculture. For that reason management decision-making structures should apply appropriate analytical methods to contribute to their effectiveness.The main objective of the report is to take out and systematize perspectives suitable for project management of SFA, with the following tasks:1. The main theories for decision-making process in project management at SFA (State Fund for Agriculture).2. Model of decision-making process in the EU public sector at EU countries.On these base are presented collected information, general conclusions and guidelines for development of SFA Agriculture.
ОЦЕНКА НА ЕФЕКТИВНОСТТА НА ФИНАНСОВОТО УПРАВЛЕНИЕ НА ЛОЗАРО-ВИНАРСКИТЕ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЯ

ОЦЕНКА НА ЕФЕКТИВНОСТТА НА ФИНАНСОВОТО УПРАВЛЕНИЕ НА ЛОЗАРО-ВИНАРСКИТЕ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЯ
(EVALUATION THE EFFICIENCY OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF WINE-PRODUCING ENTERPRISES)

  • Author(s):Rositza Nenova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:103-108
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:the wine-producing enterprises; efficiency; liquidity; profitability and return.
  • Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this study is to analyze and evaluate the financial situation and financial efficiency of the wine-producing enterprises in our country as a result of the overall management of these business organizations. A special methodology for assessing the effectiveness of financial management of wine-producing enterprises is being developed and adapted. We are analyzing liquidity, profitability and return, debt management, revenue and cost effectiveness and managing investment in these organizations.
МЕТОДИЧЕСКИ АСПЕКТИ ПРИ ОПРЕДЕЛЯНЕ НА АГРАРНИЯ РИСК

МЕТОДИЧЕСКИ АСПЕКТИ ПРИ ОПРЕДЕЛЯНЕ НА АГРАРНИЯ РИСК
(METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS IN DEFINING THE RISK IN AGRICULTURE)

  • Author(s):Pavel Sheytanov
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:109-113
  • No. of Pages:5
  • Keywords:agricultural risk management; risk assessment; methodology.
  • Summary/Abstract:The agricultural sector is very comprehensive, and because of its essence and dynamics it can be defined as a highly risky sector. The developing uncertainties, risks and crisis originating from the natural environment, technology, economic and political environment and not least globalization constitute new challenges that the risk management in the sector is facing. The improvement of this process (risk management) will bring better results not only in economic and social aspects, but it will also enhance the sustainability in agriculture.To manage the risk is important to be defined and valued it through different methods. The measurement of the risk is carried out based on different parameters from previous periods. Since, not all of the methods are using the same criteria there is a precondition for variations in the outcome.The main aim of the paper is to analyze and assess various methods for measuring the risk that are applicable for the agricultural sector in Bulgaria as well as to draw conclusions for their implementation together with their abilities and limitations. The gathered information is based on the result of a PhD thesis related to the risk management in agriculture as well project NID.
СТАНДАРТИТЕ ЗА БЕЗОПАСНОСТ НА ХРАНИТЕ КАТО ФАКТОР ЗА КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТ НА АГРАРНИЯ ИЗНОС

СТАНДАРТИТЕ ЗА БЕЗОПАСНОСТ НА ХРАНИТЕ КАТО ФАКТОР ЗА КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТ НА АГРАРНИЯ ИЗНОС
(FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS AS A COMPETITIVENESS FACTOR OF THE AGRICULTURAL EXPORT)

  • Author(s):Teodora Semerdjieva
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:114-119
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:Food safety standards; competitiveness; export; agriculture; agricultural commodity markets.
  • Summary/Abstract:The agricultural commodity markets have a complex political and economic character, both domestically and internationally. The arcane nature of many policy interventions in these commodity markets and the many heterogeneous interests exacerbate this complexity. Identifying superior policy options is not difficult, but the feasibility of reform depends on the power of vested interests and the ability of governments to identify tradeoffs and possible linkages that will allow them to pursue multiple goals (food security, income transfers, expansion of domestic value added) more efficiently.
СЪСТОЯНИЕ НА СЕКТОР ПЧЕЛАРСТВО В БЪЛГАРИЯ

СЪСТОЯНИЕ НА СЕКТОР ПЧЕЛАРСТВО В БЪЛГАРИЯ
(STATE OF BEEKIPNG SECTOR IN BULGARIA)

  • Author(s):Anton Blagoev
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:120-125
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:Beekeeping; bee products; agriculture.
  • Summary/Abstract:Bulgaria has long-standing traditions in the production of honey and bee products, which are a prerequisite for the varied and rich honey-growing vegetation in the Balkans, creating excellent conditions for the growing of bee families. The paper presents the development of beekeeping sector in the country by analyzing statistical data and own survey. On this base are outlined the trends and recommendations for the development of the sector. The purpose of this report is to review the status of beekeeping sector in Bulgaria and analyze the structures in it. On the basis of the analyzed information are proposed general conclusions and recommendations for the future development of the beekeeping sector.
МОДЕЛИ НА ЗЕМЕДЕЛИЕ И ВЪЗДЕЙСТВИЕТО ИМ НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ

МОДЕЛИ НА ЗЕМЕДЕЛИЕ И ВЪЗДЕЙСТВИЕТО ИМ НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ
(AGRICULTURAL MODELS AND THEIR IMPACT ON RURAL AREAS)

  • Author(s):Julia Doitchinova, Kristina Todorova, Ralitsa Terziyska
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:127-134
  • No. of Pages:8
  • Keywords:post-productivism; neo-productivism; multifunctionality; agricultural models; rural areas.
  • Summary/Abstract:This paper presents the models of agricultural development from the point of view of their impact on rural development. Based on the literature review, a discussion is presented regarding definitions, nature, characteristics and directions of the transition of the agriculture from productivism to post-productivism, neo-productivism and multifunctionality, as well as an analysis of the rural development. Particular attention is paid to the directions and the criteria of the changes connected with the transition from one model to another, including the classifications of the models and their various manifestations in the countries from different regions within the European Union.
ВЛИЯНИЕ НА ФАКТОРИТЕ НА СОЦИАЛНОТО ПРЕДПРИЕМАЧЕСТВО ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ

ВЛИЯНИЕ НА ФАКТОРИТЕ НА СОЦИАЛНОТО ПРЕДПРИЕМАЧЕСТВО ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ
(IMPACT OF SOCIAL ENTRENEURSHIP FACTORS ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT)

  • Author(s):Nelly Bencheva, Teodora Stoycheva Stoeva
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:135-140
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:factors of development; social entrepreneurship; rural areas.
  • Summary/Abstract:For the conditions in Bulgaria the investment in social entrepreneurship may become a key factor in providing employment and development of entrepreneurial initiatives leading to sustainable rural development. Social entrepreneurship is a paradigm that can be seen as one of the solutions to reduce poverty, migration, depopulation and retention of the working population in rural areas. The research aims to reveal the role and benefits of social entrepreneurship for sustainable rural development through analysis of the factors and barriers to its application. It is important in rural areas to create suitable conditions for building social enterprises with a large scope covering all vulnerable groups of the territory. In this context, the logical connection between the factors of social entrepreneurship is discussed which takes into account the peculiarities of rural areas in Bulgaria in connection with its application. Some of the most important factors, challenges and constraints that have been analyzed are economic, social and institutional. The results show that sustainable rural development can be achieved in solving socially significant problems with the means and approaches of social entrepreneurship and its promotion in rural areas.
СЪСТОЯНИЕ И РАЗВИТИЕ НА ПОТЕНЦИАЛА ЗА ТРУДОВ РЕСУРС В СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ

СЪСТОЯНИЕ И РАЗВИТИЕ НА ПОТЕНЦИАЛА ЗА ТРУДОВ РЕСУРС В СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ
(STATЕ AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LABOR POTENTIAL IN RURAL AREAS)

  • Author(s):Rayna Dimitrova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:141-146
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:rural areas; labor resources; demographic processes; economic development
  • Summary/Abstract:Labor resources are one of the most important territorial factors of regional development, in particular rural development. Labor resources are a crucial prerequisite and a condition for deepening the processes of territorial specialization and concentration. The significance of labor resources for achieving high levels of economic growth is conditioned by the perception that labor is the most important demographic condition for economic development, including in rural areas. In this context, the aim of the project is to analyze and assess the population size and dynamics as a primary factor determining the potential of labor resources in rural areas of Bulgaria. To achieve the goal, literary sources, statistics and analysis are used. Key results, conclusions and recommendations are summarized.
НЕОБХОДИМОСТ ОТ ДОПЪЛНИТЕЛНИ КОНСУЛТАНТСКИ УСЛУГИ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА МАЛКИ И СРЕДНИ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЯ В СЕВЕРОИЗТОЧНА БЪЛГАРИЯ

НЕОБХОДИМОСТ ОТ ДОПЪЛНИТЕЛНИ КОНСУЛТАНТСКИ УСЛУГИ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА МАЛКИ И СРЕДНИ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЯ В СЕВЕРОИЗТОЧНА БЪЛГАРИЯ
(NECESSERITY OF ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED FARMS IN NORTEASTERN BULGARIA)

  • Author(s):Mariya Stanimirova, Yuri Zarev
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:147-151
  • No. of Pages:5
  • Keywords:small and medium farms; consulting services; sustainable rural development
  • Summary/Abstract:Bulgaria's membership in the European Union determines the economic orientation of agricultural farms in the country in line with the main priorities of sustainable rural development. Although there are significant agricultural farms in Bulgaria, small and medium-sized farms account for a significant share of the total number of farms. The main objective of this paper is to present the consulting services, offered to small and medium-sized farms in North Eastern Bulgaria andto research the necessarily of additional consulting services as a key factor for the sustainable development of these farms. The paper presents the scope and requirements to be met by the agricultural farms in Bulgaria in order to be classified as small and medium, the fields in which they can receive the consultancy services necessary for their development, as well as results from a primary research, focused on the necessary of additional consulting services needed for their sustainable development.
АНАЛИЗ НА ПРОБЛЕМИТЕ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВИТЕ В УСТРОЙСТВОТО И РАЗВИТИЕТО НА СЕЛСКИТЕ ОБЩИНИ В ОБЛАСТ РУСЕ

АНАЛИЗ НА ПРОБЛЕМИТЕ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВИТЕ В УСТРОЙСТВОТО И РАЗВИТИЕТО НА СЕЛСКИТЕ ОБЩИНИ В ОБЛАСТ РУСЕ
(ANAZIZ ON PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS IN THE DEVICE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN RUSE REGION)

  • Author(s):Natalia Nedelcheva
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:152-157
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:economic development; rural municipalities; planning; resource potential.
  • Summary/Abstract:Territory and its features are an integral part of human life since ancient times. With its special features it has a significant impact on the quality and way of life of the people who inhabit it. Irrational and appropriate use of the resource potential of the territory, regardless of its geographic location causes problems in the economic development of the territory and to deepen interregional differences, which is in contrary to the objectives of European economic policy. The purpose of this report is to reflect the essential problems in the drive and the development of rural communities in the region of Ruse, their potential and prospects for development. Presented is a model for the assessment of the degree of development of the region and of entrepreneurial activity in it as the basis for the construction of an appropriate strategy for the future development of rural communities.
ВИНЕНИЯТ ТУРИЗЪМ – СРЕДСТВО ЗА РАЗШИРЯВАНЕ ПРОИЗВОДСТВОТО И ТЪРГОВИЯТА НА БИОВИНО

ВИНЕНИЯТ ТУРИЗЪМ – СРЕДСТВО ЗА РАЗШИРЯВАНЕ ПРОИЗВОДСТВОТО И ТЪРГОВИЯТА НА БИОВИНО
(WINE TOURISM - A WAY TO EXPAND THE PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF BIO-WINE)

  • Author(s):Albena Miteva, Atanas Totliakov
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:158-163
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:wine tourism; rural areas.
  • Summary/Abstract:Wine tourism is a specific product structure that combines wine-tasting and wine-drinking travel with culture, history, beautiful scenery and good cuisine. The report examines how the development of wine tourism has a different impact on wine producers and at the same time offers opportunities for multifunctional development of rural areas and is depicted its development in Bulgaria. It is underlined that the broad understanding of wine tourism allows the development of cluster or other types of associations in our country and are presented good practices that contribute to the sustainable development of wine tourism in our country.
ИКОНОМИЧЕСКИ И СОЦИАЛНИ ПРЕДПОСТАВКИ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА СЕЛСКИ, ЕКОЛОГИЧЕН, ВИНЕН И КУЛИНАРЕН ТУРИЗЪМ В РАЙОНА НА РОДОПА ПЛАНИНА В БЪЛГАРИЯ

ИКОНОМИЧЕСКИ И СОЦИАЛНИ ПРЕДПОСТАВКИ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА СЕЛСКИ, ЕКОЛОГИЧЕН, ВИНЕН И КУЛИНАРЕН ТУРИЗЪМ В РАЙОНА НА РОДОПА ПЛАНИНА В БЪЛГАРИЯ
(ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PREREQUISITES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL, ECOLOGICAL, WINE AND CULINARY TOURISM IN THE RHODES OF THE MOUNTAINS IN BULGARIA)

  • Author(s):Gergana Slavova, Angelina Peicheva
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture, Tourism
  • Page Range:164-169
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:alternative tourism; rural tourism; economic preconditions; ecological tourism; wine tourism; culinary tourism.
  • Summary/Abstract:Bulgaria is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and in the world and the Rhodopes are one of the most beautiful mountains in Bulgaria. Our country has a wide variety of natural and anthropogenic factors that make it a preferred destination for many international and national tourists. The purpose of this report is to reveal the economic and social prerequisites for the development of rural, ecological, wine and culinary tourism in the Rhodope Mountains region and to analyze the degree of development of alternative forms of tourism in the analyzed area until today, until present moment.
РОЛЯТА НА ВИНАРКАТА ИЗБА ЗА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ (ПО ПРИМЕРА НА ВИНАРСКА ИЗБА ТОДОРОФФ)

РОЛЯТА НА ВИНАРКАТА ИЗБА ЗА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ (ПО ПРИМЕРА НА ВИНАРСКА ИЗБА ТОДОРОФФ)
(THE ROLE OF THE WINE CELLAR IN RURAL AREAS (FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF TODOROFF WINE CELLAR))

  • Author(s):Atanas Totlyakov
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture, Tourism
  • Page Range:170-173
  • No. of Pages:4
  • Keywords:Winery; rural areas; wine cellar.
  • Summary/Abstract:A brief overview of the activity of Todoroff Wine Cellar and its importance for the rural areas and the village of Brеstovitsa is made. Conclusions on the benefits to rural areas of the activity of a wine-making enterprise are revealed and some of the opportunities for their development in Bulgaria are revealed.
СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ – ДЕМОГРАФСКИ И СОЦИАЛНО-ИКОНОМИЧЕСКИ ПРОБЛЕМИ

СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ – ДЕМОГРАФСКИ И СОЦИАЛНО-ИКОНОМИЧЕСКИ ПРОБЛЕМИ
(RURAL AREAS – DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS)

  • Author(s):Ralitsa Terziyska
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:174-179
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:rural areas; RDP.
  • Summary/Abstract:A characteristic feature of rural areas in Bulgaria is lagging behind. Following the general direction of sustainable development, the CAP and RDP contribute to solving economic, social and environmental problems in rural areas. The measures included in them aim to achieve a balanced development of rural areas, stimulating the competitiveness of the agrarian sector and improving the quality of life of the local population. The purpose of the report is to present the demographic and economic characteristics of rural areas and impact on the CAP and the RDP 2014-2020.Key words: rural areas, RDP.A characteristic feature of rural areas in Bulgaria is lagging behind. Following the general direction of sustainable development, the CAP and RDP contribute to solving economic, social and environmental problems in rural areas. The measures included in them aim to achieve a balanced development of rural areas, stimulating the competitiveness of the agrarian sector and improving the quality of life of the local population. The purpose of the report is to present the demographic and economic characteristics of rural areas and impact on the CAP and the RDP 2014-2020.
ДИВЕРСИФИКАЦИЯ НА БИОЛОГИЧНИТЕ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА, ФАКТОР ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ

ДИВЕРСИФИКАЦИЯ НА БИОЛОГИЧНИТЕ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА, ФАКТОР ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ
(DIVERSIFICATION OF BULGARIAN ORGANIC FARMING AS A FACTOR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS)

  • Author(s):Georgi Aleksiev, Konstantin Stankov
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:180-184
  • No. of Pages:5
  • Keywords:organic production; competitiveness; public support.
  • Summary/Abstract:During the current EU CAP programming period, the significant institutional and public support for organic production has led to an increase in the base and number of people employed in this specific sub-sector of Bulgarian agriculture. There are necessary investments to transform all traditional production practices and to open up entirely new holdings and they have created a variety of forms of risk that must be managed associated with them.The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of diversification of organic production on rural development. In order to achieve its goal, the research should accomplish the following tasks:• to analyze the dynamics of organic production in Bulgaria;• assess the impact of bio-industries on the development of their respective sub-sectors (of agriculture);• to analyze the impact of the diversification of organic production on the dynamics of the processes occurring in rural areas in BulgariaThe research was carried out as part of the "Production potential and local consumption of livestock products in the Southeast region" funded by the Research Fund of the Ministry of Education and Science.
ПОТЕНЦИАЛ НА БИОЛОГИЧНОТО ЗЕМЕДЕЛИЕ ЗА ПОВИШАВАНЕ КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТТА НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ

ПОТЕНЦИАЛ НА БИОЛОГИЧНОТО ЗЕМЕДЕЛИЕ ЗА ПОВИШАВАНЕ КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТТА НА СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ
(POTENTIAL OF ORGANIC FARMING TO INCREASE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF RURAL AREAS)

  • Author(s):Konstantin Stoyanov, Dora Doncheva
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:185-190
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:organic farming; production potential; competitiveness; rural areas.
  • Summary/Abstract:Organic farming is the sector that most easily perceives new trends in the sustainable rural development process and the ecological approach to agriculture. In addition, it faces a number of social, economic, administrative and environmental problems. The increasing role of organic production within the European Union has led to a thorough study of the problems facing the sector. At the same time, Bulgaria recorded the largest increase of organic farming areas from all countries in the European Union for the period between 2010 and 2016. On the other hand, the tendencies for negative socio-economic development of rural areas, including the lower levels of economic activity, alter the potential of the sector of organic farming in the country. The article aims to show that organic farming is a successful alternative that contributes through its innovativeness and higher added value to the attractiveness of the sector and the engagement of younger producers. The results demonstrate that organic farming could boost rural competitiveness and support the socio-economic development of those areas.
КОНЦЕНТРАЦИЯ И СПЕЦИАЛИЗАЦИЯ НА РЕГИОНАЛНАТА ИКОНОМИКА В БЪЛГАРИЯ

КОНЦЕНТРАЦИЯ И СПЕЦИАЛИЗАЦИЯ НА РЕГИОНАЛНАТА ИКОНОМИКА В БЪЛГАРИЯ
(CONCENTRATION AND SPECIALIZATION OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMY IN BULGARIA)

  • Author(s):Silvia Tomova-Zaharieva
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy
  • Page Range:191-196
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:localization index; territorial specialization
  • Summary/Abstract:The Localization Index determines the specialization of the economy by region or administrative unit by measuring the relative weight of individual sectors within the region's entire economy. This analysis is based on the sectoral employment criterion (agriculture, industry, services). The report also looked at a calculated Localization Index to determine the specialization of the rural economy in Bulgaria - by area compared to the national one. Determining economic activities by sector, concentrated by field, would help to highlight competitive advantages and specialization in a particular area. And from there to stimulate their development and invest in them. This would increase the competitiveness not only of the region, but also of the region and the country.
АНАЛИЗ НА КЛЪСТЕРНИЯ ПОТЕНЦИАЛ В ОБЛАСТ СТАРА ЗАГОРА

АНАЛИЗ НА КЛЪСТЕРНИЯ ПОТЕНЦИАЛ В ОБЛАСТ СТАРА ЗАГОРА
(CLUSTER POTENTIAL ANALYSIS IN STARA ZAGORA REGION)

  • Author(s):Mihail Kozhuharov
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy
  • Page Range:197-202
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:Clusters; Cluster potential; Competitiveness
  • Summary/Abstract:Dynamics of the factors of the external and internal environment leads to transformation in the processes and the organization of the economy and the functioning of the enterprises. This requires updating of the principles, methods, and forms of business management by applying adequate governance and technologies to stabilize processes in a global economy. Clusters are an important factor in boosting the competitiveness of European economies. The national and regional economic policies in Europe are increasingly focusing on the benefits of the cluster approach. The present study aims to analyze the cluster potential of the Stara Zagora region and to establish the development stages of the discovered clusters. Sectors with potential for development and potential to grow into clusters have been identified. Recommendations have been made that would improve the cluster environment in the agrarian sector and increase the competitiveness of the area.
КОНЦЕПТУАЛНА РАМКА ЗА ИЗУЧАВАНЕ НА КОНФЛИКТИТЕ ПРИ ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЕТО МЕЖДУ ДРЕБНИТЕ ЗЕМЕДЕЛСКИ СТОПАНИ И ПУБЛИЧНАТА АДМИНИСТРАЦИЯ

КОНЦЕПТУАЛНА РАМКА ЗА ИЗУЧАВАНЕ НА КОНФЛИКТИТЕ ПРИ ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЕТО МЕЖДУ ДРЕБНИТЕ ЗЕМЕДЕЛСКИ СТОПАНИ И ПУБЛИЧНАТА АДМИНИСТРАЦИЯ
(А CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR STUDYING CONFLICTS IN THE INTERACTION BETWEEN SMALL FARMERS AND THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION)

  • Author(s):Nikoleta Tsarigradska
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy
  • Page Range:203-208
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:Farmers; public administration; conflict; communication; governance.
  • Summary/Abstract:Public administration recognized in different government and municipality structures serves the society interests by controlling and regulating the obligations of busyness and private individuals. There are serious preconditions for conflict developments between small farmers and the public administration due to lack of communication and interest difference, in the conditions of market economy development in our country. Public administration asserts the interest of the structure it represents, while small farmers are driven by their private interests, which most often leads to maximizing their profits and surviving the difficult marketing environment. This report aims to create a conceptual framework for studying the conflicts due to lack of communication between small farmers and public administration and finding solutions for their future socializing.
ЕКО-ПРОБЛЕМАТИКА И ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА ИНОВАЦИИ В АГРАРНИЯ СЕКТОР

ЕКО-ПРОБЛЕМАТИКА И ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА ИНОВАЦИИ В АГРАРНИЯ СЕКТОР
(ECO- ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATION IN THE AGRARIAN SECTOR)

  • Author(s):Darina Zaimova, George Zheliazkov
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:210-215
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:rural areas; agriculture; biodiversity; eco-systems; legal framework.
  • Summary/Abstract:While rural development is closely bound to the social and economic challenges due to the high levels of rural unemployment, out-migration and the growing levels of social exclusion; sustainability of the rural growth is also significantly dependent upon policy commitment to protecting and strengthening their unique natural assets. Their very advantage – water resources, land, biodiversity and ecosystems – are threatened from the inefficient land use, deforestation and the landscape changes, contaminated water resources/ damages from human activity, and urban growth. This present paper tackles two key imperatives – economic stability and sustainable development in rural areas through: analyzing diversification of economic activities, such as the common obstacles and opportunities ranging from institutional policy, the regulatory framework; type and degree of inclusiveness of the business models adopted; type of dependencies and relationships among the value chain components to build a sustainable network of practices on a regional level in order to insure the green growth of rural communities. By doing so we will also identify the driving factors that could advance key intervention points and policy mechanisms; and facilitate the quality level and excellence of the rural stakeholders and institutions to active integration and strong eco-view on rural sustainability.
ПОЛЗИ ОТ РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯТА НА ВОДНИ ПРОЕКТИ В БЪЛГАРИЯ ЗА ПОСТИГАНЕ НА ЖИЗНЕСПОСОБНОСТ В СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ

ПОЛЗИ ОТ РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯТА НА ВОДНИ ПРОЕКТИ В БЪЛГАРИЯ ЗА ПОСТИГАНЕ НА ЖИЗНЕСПОСОБНОСТ В СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ
(BENEFITS FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER PROJECTS IN BULGARIA FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF VIABILITY IN RURAL AREAS)

  • Author(s):Zornitsa Stoyanova, Kristina Todorova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:216-221
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:water projects; rural areas; benefits
  • Summary/Abstract:Many rural areas face significant challenges related to depopulation, limited economic opportunities, poor infrastructure, and so on. The aim of the paper is to analyze the benefits of implementing water projects and their effect on rural areas in economic, social and environmental terms and to outline the possibilities for achieving viability. The first part of the report provides a theoretical overview of the benefits of the implementation of water projects in rural areas. The analytical part of the paper is related to respondents' assessments of: 1) the economic, social and ecological effect of water projects on the territory of the rural municipality; 2) the benefits to the economy and society of the implementation of water projects; 3) the distribution of the benefits from the implemented projects in the economic, ecological and social aspects.
ЗЕЛЕНАТА ИНФРАСТРУКТУРА В ЮЖЕН ЦЕНТРАЛЕН РАЙОН

ЗЕЛЕНАТА ИНФРАСТРУКТУРА В ЮЖЕН ЦЕНТРАЛЕН РАЙОН
(GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGION)

  • Author(s):Petar Marinov, Mihaela Mihaylova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy
  • Page Range:222-226
  • No. of Pages:5
  • Keywords:Green Infrastructure and South Central Region; Green Infrastructure; Sustainable Development
  • Summary/Abstract:The development of Green Infrastructure in the Southern Central Region is an element determining the habitat and the flora and fauna. It in itself is a link between the social system and the biosphere and is part of the natural sustainable development, the improvement of quality of life and the prosperity of the South Central Region, Green Infrastructure’s purpose is to maintain and restore the ecosystem in the area, respecting the requirements of “Natura-2000”. The green infrastructure in the area is associated with enormous landscape diversity and it is a major resource for the development of socio-economic and environmental activities in the area.
ЗЕЛЕНА ЗАЕТОСТ В СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ

ЗЕЛЕНА ЗАЕТОСТ В СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ
(GREEN EMPLOYMENT IN RURAL AREAS)

  • Author(s):Pavlina Ivanova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:227-231
  • No. of Pages:5
  • Keywords:Green; employment; jobs; rural areas.
  • Summary/Abstract:The approach of the European Union to support the green economy and green jobs is continuing in this fiscal period 2014-2020. The development of green economy in rural areas contributes to this, regional policy and policies in the field of employment and the environment to work together for a more efficient use of resources and for the multiplication of positive effect on rural communities. Potential "green" activities, creating employment are the production of solar and wind power generation, biomass production and waste recycling. Large opportunities are also provided by the sectors directly related to ecosystems and biodiversity, such as agriculture, forestry and fisheries. “Green” jobs can benefit from Bulgaria’s unique soil, climate and genetic resources to produce quality food and other organic materials. This report aims to reveal the opportunities for creating green employment in rural areas.
ПРЕДИЗВИКАТЕЛСТВА ПРЕД БИОПРОИЗВОДСТВОТО В БЪЛГАРИЯ ПРЕЗ 10-ТЕ ГОДИНИ В ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЯТ СЪЮЗ

ПРЕДИЗВИКАТЕЛСТВА ПРЕД БИОПРОИЗВОДСТВОТО В БЪЛГАРИЯ ПРЕЗ 10-ТЕ ГОДИНИ В ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЯТ СЪЮЗ
(ORGANIC PRODUCTION CHALLENGES IN BULGARIA DURING THE 10 YEAR EUROPIAN UNION MEMBERSHIP)

  • Author(s):Petia Branzova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:232-235
  • No. of Pages:4
  • Keywords:Organic farming; organic production; CAP; EU; agricultural policy.
  • Summary/Abstract:The report discussed the progress and challenges of organic production in the period of Bulgaria's membership in the European Union. The aim is using benchmarking to outline the dynamics of organic production in the period 2007-2016. On the basis of this make conclusion about the benefits and problems faced by organic products and make recommendations in what directions can still be develops it.
РАЗВИТИЕ НА ВЪЗОБНОВЯЕМИ ЕНЕРГИЙНИ ИЗТОЧНИЦИ В ОБЛАСТ КЮСТЕНДИЛ

РАЗВИТИЕ НА ВЪЗОБНОВЯЕМИ ЕНЕРГИЙНИ ИЗТОЧНИЦИ В ОБЛАСТ КЮСТЕНДИЛ
(DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN KYUSTENDIL DISTRICT)

  • Author(s):Milkana Mochurova, Maria Kotseva-Tikova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies
  • Page Range:236-241
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:regional development; green economy; RES; Kyustendil.
  • Summary/Abstract:The paper discusses the development of renewable energy sources (RES) in the framework of the green economy. Socio-economic data about Kyustendil District and its municipalities is summarized. The development of alternative energy sources in the district is presented as well. The results of two surveys are analyzed – of entrepreneurs concerning RES usage, competitiveness, innovations, transborder cooperation, and of representatives of administration concerning RES.
ИЗМЕРВАНЕ НА ВЪЗДЕЙСТВИЕТО ВЪРХУ ОКОЛНАТА СРЕДА НА ЗЕМЕДЕЛСКОТО СТОПАНСТВО НА БАЗА ОЦЕНКА НА ЖИЗНЕНИЯ ЦИКЪЛ – ЕТАПИ, МОДЕЛИ И КРИТИЧНИ МОМЕНТИ

ИЗМЕРВАНЕ НА ВЪЗДЕЙСТВИЕТО ВЪРХУ ОКОЛНАТА СРЕДА НА ЗЕМЕДЕЛСКОТО СТОПАНСТВО НА БАЗА ОЦЕНКА НА ЖИЗНЕНИЯ ЦИКЪЛ – ЕТАПИ, МОДЕЛИ И КРИТИЧНИ МОМЕНТИ
(EVALUATING FARMS’ IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT – PHASES, MODELS AND CRITICAL MOMENTS)

  • Author(s):Mariya Topchieva
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:242-247
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:Agriculture; environmental sustainability; life cycle assessment.
  • Summary/Abstract:Agriculture is a major driver of environmental externalities. With the aim of decreasing their intensity, different tools and assessment techniques are being developed. The Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a leading approach for evaluation of the environmental impact of various systems. Its application in agriculture has been steadily growing along with the improvement and further development of the underlying LCIA models, impact categories, indicators and factors. The aim of this report is to present the Life cycle assessment approach in the context of agriculture and to examine its applicability in the sector by making an overview of the main phases and impact categories of the approach, as well as the key critical areas relevant to its implementation in agriculture. In conclusion, the main strengths and weaknesses of the agricultural LCA are summarized and recommendations are made with regards to its optimal application in the sector.
РЕШЕНИЯ НА ЗЕМЕДЕЛСКИТЕ СТОПАНИ В УСЛОВИЯТА НА ЕКОЛОГИЗАЦИЯ НА ОСП

РЕШЕНИЯ НА ЗЕМЕДЕЛСКИТЕ СТОПАНИ В УСЛОВИЯТА НА ЕКОЛОГИЗАЦИЯ НА ОСП
(DECISION-MAKING OF FARMERS IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE CAP GREENING)

  • Author(s):Monika Kabadzhova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:248-253
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:decision-making process; farmers; Common Agricultural Policy.
  • Summary/Abstract:In the literature, farm management is defined by the decision-making process of the farm regarding to the distribution and organization of use of the available limited resources in order to achieve its objectives. From this perspective, the management is an activity, which is characterized by distribution of restricted resources, balancing the efficiency and the efficiency of their use; working with and through the organization’s associates to achieve its goals. Through these decisions, the farmers must take into account the changes in the external environment.In the recent years, there are constantly increasing concerns regarding the climate changes and questions such as biodiversity loss, water and soil quality, which shows that agriculture, plays an increasingly important role in the sustainable management of natural resources. That is why, the CAP provides support for farmers for implementing measures that affect their economic achievement and the benefits to society, known in the literature as the CAP greening.
КОРПОРАТИВНАТА ЕКОЛОГИЧНА ОТГОВОРНОСТ – ИЗТОЧНИК НА КОНКУРЕНТНО ПРЕДИМСТВО НА ФИРМИТЕ

КОРПОРАТИВНАТА ЕКОЛОГИЧНА ОТГОВОРНОСТ – ИЗТОЧНИК НА КОНКУРЕНТНО ПРЕДИМСТВО НА ФИРМИТЕ
(CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AS A SOURCE FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF COMPANIES)

  • Author(s):Hristo Petrov
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies
  • Page Range:254-260
  • No. of Pages:7
  • Keywords:corporate responsibility; CSR strategy; ecological behavior; externalities; competitive advantage.
  • Summary/Abstract:Corporate environmental responsibility is a comparatively new term, which is not equally understood and interpreted by business, authorities, consumers, non-government organizations and stakeholders. In the same time the environmental behavior and ecological footprint of companies become more and more important topic for consumers as well as researchers and legislators. Business environment, alongside legislation and institutions change dynamically, which sets new standards and requirements by which companies should operate and develop. Easy and wide access to information and advanced technologies, combined with turbulence of consumer behavior urge companies to rely on alternative sources for competitive advantage. The aim of this article is to show the importance of corporate responsibility in business operations and to outline benefits for companies from effective implementation of corporate responsibility strategies.
АНАЛИЗ НА ЕКОЛОГИЧНАТА ПОЛИТИКА НАСОЧЕНА КЪМ ПОДОБРЯВАНЕ НА КАЧЕСТВОТО НА АТМОСФЕРНИЯ ВЪЗДУХ

АНАЛИЗ НА ЕКОЛОГИЧНАТА ПОЛИТИКА НАСОЧЕНА КЪМ ПОДОБРЯВАНЕ НА КАЧЕСТВОТО НА АТМОСФЕРНИЯ ВЪЗДУХ
(ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ANALYSIS AIMED AT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR)

  • Author(s):Anton Krastev
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies
  • Page Range:260-265
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:eco-politics; environment; eco-economics.
  • Summary/Abstract:In recent decades environmental pollution and air quality become one of the most serious global problems faced by humanity. There is a relationship to this problem with each one of us with its actions and inactions. With a view to slowing down and reducing pollution rates, the responsible and interested countries introduce measures through environmental laws and policies, including those aimed at improving the quality of atmospheric air.The main aim of the paper is to systematise and analyze the main policies targeted at the environment and the protection of the quality of atmospheric air. The set tasks cover the analysis of the types of environmental policies undertaken at three levels: international, European and national. Оn the basis of the collected information, summarized conclusions are drawn.
МОТИВАЦИЯ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА ЗЕЛЕНО ПРЕДПРИЕМАЧЕСТВО

МОТИВАЦИЯ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ НА ЗЕЛЕНО ПРЕДПРИЕМАЧЕСТВО
(MOTIVATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP)

  • Author(s):Tatiana Gevrenova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies
  • Page Range:266-270
  • No. of Pages:5
  • Keywords:green entrepreneurship; green economy; environmental business.
  • Summary/Abstract:In response to problems with climate changes and scarcity of natural resources we are trying to convert traditional economic to sustainable one with different kind of green initiatives. Development of the ideas of sustainability and green entrepreneurship activities there could be more effective solutions of environment problems.The purpose of this report is to describe basic characteristics of green entrepreneurship and on this base to describe and study motivation for development of green entrepreneurship.The report contains a short view of existing literature about green entrepreneurship and main categorization of green entrepreneurship’s motives.In the last part of the report explains the meaning of green entrepreneur’s motives.
ЗЕЛЕНИЯТ БИЗНЕС В СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ КАТО АЛТЕРНАТИВА ЗА ПРЕОДОЛЯВАНЕ НА ЕКОКОНФЛИКТИ И ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ

ЗЕЛЕНИЯТ БИЗНЕС В СЕЛСКИТЕ РАЙОНИ КАТО АЛТЕРНАТИВА ЗА ПРЕОДОЛЯВАНЕ НА ЕКОКОНФЛИКТИ И ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ
(GREEN BUSINESS IN RURAL AREAS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO OVERCOMING ECOLOGICAL CONFLICTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT)

  • Author(s):Lyubomir Levicharov
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Agriculture
  • Page Range:271-276
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:Green business; environment; rural areas; sustainable development.
  • Summary/Abstract:Rural development is of utmost importance for the development of Bulgaria. Green business is an opportunity to improve these factors and an opportunity for the development of these areas. E-solutions are a business opportunity and only the power of business can find and implement its large-scale solutions to overcome the enormous challenges our society faces every day.The green business is geared towards the future in terms of environmental and human rights policies.Green businesses make resource management more efficient, but due to the continuous growth in total consumption and production, the pressure on the environment continues to increase.Green products and Green Revolution services are becoming more and more accessible through the opportunities offered by the market to green our business.
НАГЛАСИТЕ НА ЕВРОПЕЙСКИТЕ И БЪЛГАРСКИТЕ ПОТРЕБИТЕЛИ КЪМ ОПАЗВАНЕ НА ОКОЛНАТА СРЕДА И ЕКОЛОГИЧНИТЕ МАРКИРОВКИ

НАГЛАСИТЕ НА ЕВРОПЕЙСКИТЕ И БЪЛГАРСКИТЕ ПОТРЕБИТЕЛИ КЪМ ОПАЗВАНЕ НА ОКОЛНАТА СРЕДА И ЕКОЛОГИЧНИТЕ МАРКИРОВКИ
(EUROPEAN AND BULGARIAN CONSUMERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ECO-LABELS)

  • Author(s):Iva Kostova
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies
  • Page Range:277-282
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:consumer behavior; eco-labels; environmental protection; Bulgaria.
  • Summary/Abstract:The current rapid economic growth is closely related to overconsumption of natural resources and environmental pollution and deterioration worldwide. In order to tackle these issues, different approaches and instruments are developed as part of the environmental policy of the European Union. Eco-labels are an important information tool aiming to enhance environmentally friendly patterns of consumer behavior through providing details on the environmental impact of a product. The paper explores the attitudes towards environmental protection and eco-labels of Bulgarian consumers, in comparison with EU consumers.
ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛНАТА СТРУКТУРА НА ГОРСКОТО СТОПАНСТВО –ВАЖЕН ФАКТОР ЗА НЕГОВОТО СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКО И УСТОЙЧИВО УПРАВЛЕНИЕ

ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛНАТА СТРУКТУРА НА ГОРСКОТО СТОПАНСТВО –ВАЖЕН ФАКТОР ЗА НЕГОВОТО СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКО И УСТОЙЧИВО УПРАВЛЕНИЕ
(THE INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE OF FORESTRY - A KEY FACTOR FOR ITS STRATEGIC AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT)

  • Author(s):Ruslan Kolarov
  • Language:Bulgarian
  • Subject(s):Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies
  • Page Range:283-288
  • No. of Pages:6
  • Keywords:forestry sector; institutional structure; governance; sustainable development.
  • Summary/Abstract:The institutional structure of the forestry sector includes the following main elements: institutional entities at national, regional and local level and institutions in the forestry sector, which include: forestry policy, forest legislation, criteria, indicators, certification scheme. It can be seen as a system in which the individual components are in a direct relationship, interdependence and interaction. On this basis, the issue of the correctness and adequacy of the forest management decision-making at the highest level, the need to improve management and to make the necessary changes in the institutional environment. The review of literary sources and analyzes shows that problems related to institutional structure and change have not been fully resolved in both theoretical and practical terms.
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