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Програма за развитие на селските райони в България за периода 2014-2020: предизвикателства и бъдеще
Rural Development Program of Bulgaria 2014-2020: Challenges and Future Prospects

Author(s): Deyan Ivanov
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, National Economy, Agriculture, Economic policy, Welfare systems, Public Finances
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Common Agricultural Policy; risks and difficulties; rural development; European funds
Summary/Abstract: Since Bulgaria's accession to the European Union, European grant funding under the Rural Development Program has had a tangible impact on the agricultural sector, making the research of the problems in the area relevant and significant. The article examines, the development and implementation of the program. In particular, the perspectives and problems in implementing the support measures are analyzed, paying attention to their future developments. Based on the collected data and after analyzing the trends and problems conserning the subject, conclusions and recommendations are formulated in regard to the Rural Development Program for the period 2014-2020.