Nowe mechanizmy rozwoju obszarów wiejskich
New mechanisms for rural development
Contributor(s): Elżbieta Psyk-Piotrowska (Editor)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Agriculture, Sociology, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: entrepreneurship;areas of inequality;educational opportunities;educational infrastructure;social innovation;governance
Series: Uniwersytet Łódzki
- E-ISBN-13: 978-83-7969-499-0
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-83-7969-498-3
- Page Count: 188
- Publication Year: 2014
- Language: English, Polish
Uwarunkowania społeczno-kulturowe postaw przedsiębiorczych młodzieży z obszarów wiejskich
Uwarunkowania społeczno-kulturowe postaw
przedsiębiorczych młodzieży z obszarów wiejskich
(Socio-cultural entrepreneurial attitudes of young people
from rural areas)
- Author(s):Ewelina SUDRA
- Language:English, Polish
- Subject(s):Economy, Sociology
- Page Range:17-42
- No. of Pages:26
- Keywords:entrepreneurship;entrepreneurial traits;determinants of entrepreneurship;youth;rural areas
- Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this chapter is, starting with a review of the definition of entrepreneurship, to draw attention to the factors promoting the development of entrepreneurship and show barriers to the development of entrepreneurship of young people in rural areas. Determinants can be divided into three levels of conditions relating to entrepreneurial attitudes, ie. personality traits, which provide a framework of internal conditions. The external environment consists of the macro conditions and local conditions. In this chapter I focus on the presentation of socio-cultural entrepreneurial mindset that fall within the scope of the macro-environment conditions.
Obszary nierówności w zakresie edukacji i próby ich niwelowania przy wykorzystaniu funduszy unijnych na przykładzie województwa łódzkiego
Obszary nierówności w zakresie edukacji i próby ich niwelowania przy wykorzystaniu funduszy unijnych na przykładzie województwa łódzkiego
(Areas of inequality in the field of education and attempts of its correction. The use of European Funds in łódzkie voivodeship)
- Author(s):Ewa Gabryelak
- Language:English, Polish
- Subject(s):Education, Sociology
- Page Range:43-94
- No. of Pages:52
- Keywords:inequalities in education;educational opportunities;EU funds;EU funds;rural areas
- Summary/Abstract:The chapter presents an analysis of activities carried out using EU funds in the Łódzkie region in the period 2006–2013 with respect to GUS statistics “Education” for the corresponding period and selected areas of inequality in education.
Nowe koncepcje zarządzania gminą szansą na optymalną współpracę międzysektorową
Nowe koncepcje zarządzania gminą szansą na optymalną współpracę międzysektorową
(New municipality management concepts as an opportunity for optimal cross-sectoral cooperation)
- Author(s):Ewelina Gwara
- Language:English, Polish
- Subject(s):Sociology, Socio-Economic Research
- Page Range:95-116
- No. of Pages:22
- Keywords:Local government;NGOs;cooperation;New Public Management;Governance;New Governance
- Summary/Abstract:The chapter presents new concepts of management of the municipality known as New Public Management, Governance and Good Governance. One of the manifestations of the implementation of the concept of Governance in local governments is to build positive relationships with NGOs. The basis of these relations is the creation of programs of cooperation with NGOs. The basis of such programs is structured report prepared by the Collegium Civitas is a Model of cooperation of public administration and non-governmental organizations, outlining standards of intersectoral cooperation. An increasing number of municipalities realize the benefits that optimal cross-sector cooperation can bring. The example ranking “Friendly Local Government” and its results shows the effects of test implementation of the concept of Good Governance in local government units. Results Achieved by the selected municipalities Podkarpackie voivodship show that more and more governments transformed from a bureaucratic management style to partnership.
Odnowa wsi w gminie Nowosolna w województwie łódzkim
Odnowa wsi w gminie Nowosolna w województwie łódzkim
(Rural renewal in the municipality of Nowosolna in the łódzkie voivodeship)
- Author(s):Pamela Jeziorska-Biel
- Language:English, Polish
- Subject(s):Sociology, Socio-Economic Research
- Page Range:117-139
- No. of Pages:23
- Keywords:rural Renewal;rural areas;sustainable rural development;EU funds
- Summary/Abstract:The chapter presents the main assumptions of the Rural Renewal programme. It is important for the activation of local communities. The course of implementation of the program, at its beginnings, with the use the EU funds available for this purpose,was portrayed on the example of Nowosolna (łódzkie voivodeship). The chapter depicts function of the projects implemented under the Rural Renewal programme, for the inhabitants of the municipality Nowosolna. It also identifies rural development and the promotion of social inclusion of those living on the described territory.
Uwarunkowania innowacji społecznych w społecznościach wiejskich i metody ich stymulowania
Uwarunkowania innowacji społecznych w społecznościach wiejskich i metody ich stymulowania
(Determinants of social innovations in rural communities and the methods of their stimulation)
- Author(s):Katarzyna Zajda
- Language:English, Polish
- Subject(s):Sociology
- Page Range:141-158
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:social innovation;social mobilization;social capital;the LEADER approach
- Summary/Abstract:In the chapter, the problem of the conditions of social innovations (such as human and social capital) was analyzed. On the basis of the literature of the subject (mainly English) the term social innovation was defined and the problem of its social perception was discussed. In the context of the characteristics of rural communities (especially the potential of their social capital) the method of citizens mobilization to participate in the innovation process was described as well as the LEADER approach – a social innovation that can stimulate the other ones.
Aktywność społeczna młodych mieszkańców wsi (na przykładzie członków LGD)
Aktywność społeczna młodych mieszkańców wsi (na przykładzie członków LGD)
(Social Activity of Young Inhabitants of Rural Areas. (The Case of the LAGs Members))
- Author(s):Agnieszka Kretek-Kamińska
- Language:English, Polish
- Subject(s):Sociology
- Page Range:159-180
- No. of Pages:22
- Keywords:social activity;human capital;social capital;volunteering;young inhabitants of rural areas
- Summary/Abstract:This chapter is an attempt to analyze the level and scope of social activity among young inhabitants of rural areas, perceived as the notion of social capital of this category. Its aim is a description of the main areas and character of this activity together with the diagnosis of, at least, some most vital correlates of it.