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Participation in rural development
Published:
13 May 2004
Research report
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This report examines the forces of change affecting rural areas: the scope for local participation in rural economic development and planning; the experience of various groups who suffer from social exclusion in rural areas; and the relationship between cultural identities and participation. It also assesses relevant EU policies for their contribution towards participatory rural development.