Innovative Technologies for Bionic Transformation of Rural Areas
Innovative Technologies for Bionic Transformation of Rural Areas

Author(s): Sanja Tišma, Andrea Ruk, Anamarija Pisarović
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Keywords: Rural areas; Smart villages; Bionic transformation; Entrepreneurship
Summary/Abstract: This article elaborates on the current trends in rural areas in the EU related to smart rural development. It presents different models of smart villages that can increase the attractiveness of rural areas and create favorable conditions for local businesses and entrepreneurship. Special attention is given to bionic transformation as a new and emerging potential of rural regions to create new jobs, stabilize rural populations and strengthen the economic resilience of non-urban areas. Several examples – European successful case studies are presented. Conclusions lead to the innovation of the smart village approach through bionic transformation, the development of a common strategic framework to support the implementation of different models based on rural areas’ specifics and a common platform for the cooperation and exchange of ideas and solutions with different stakeholders.

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