Rural Demographic Problem Areas in Poland

Jakubowski, Andrzej; Bronisz, Urszula

doi:10.22630/prs.2019.19.2.22

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“…Demographic potential is the first studied component, which was characterized on the basis of 10 indicators (Table 2). They are features of fundamental significance in the context of the determinants of sustainable development, because improving demographic indicators in rural areas entails the development of other positive features shaping such a development model (Jakubowski and Bronisz, 2019).…”

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Disparities in Social Development of Rural Areas in the Context of Sustainable Development of Polish Voivodeships

Wyrwa¹,

Barska²

2021

Zagadnienia Ekonomiki Rolnej / Problems of Agricultural Economi

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The aim of the paper is to assess disparities in social development of rural areas in Poland in the context of sustainable development. Social development is a multidimensional process; therefore, it requires a two-stage research procedure. The first stage consists in the analysis of the regional differentiation of the indicators for social development of rural areas in Poland in the context of implementing the concept of sustainable development, which is further divided into five social components. The second stage is a multidimensional assessment of disparities in social development of rural areas in Poland, carried out using a taxonomic measure of development. This measure enabled both classifying voivodeships in terms of the achieved level of social development of rural areas and identifying voivodeships with similar characteristics. The time scope of the analysis covered 2008 and 2018 , while the territorial scope covered 16 Polish voivodeships.The study has found a large regional differentiation in terms of social development of rural areas, which confirms the thesis on regional polarization discussed in the literature. It turns out that none of the regions can be regarded as a model example of social development. The results indicate the need for taking measures to reduce development disparities at the social level in rural areas between better and less developed voivodeships. This is necessary to counteract the exclusion of underdeveloped regions.

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Disparities in Social Development of Rural Areas in the Context of Sustainable Development of Polish Voivodeships

Wyrwa¹,

Barska²

2021

Zagadnienia Ekonomiki Rolnej / Problems of Agricultural Economi

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“…In contrast, the central and eastern Carpathian regions are much more prosperous (Soja, 2008). The distinctive characteristic of Poland is the numerous demographically problematic border areas (with Ukraine, Belarus, Russia) in the east and northeast of the country (Flaga & Wesołowska, 2018;Jakubowski & Bronisz, 2019). Interestingly, in Ukraine depopulation is also growing to rural areas in the northeast and east, in areas bordering Russia.…”

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Transformation of the Rural Settlement Network in the Carpathian Region of Ukraine (1989–2020)

Lozynskyy

Zubyk

2022

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The article describes research on the Transformation of the Rural Settlement Network in the Carpathian Region of Ukraine in recent decades. The study area covers the Carpathian region of Ukraine, which has the highest share of rural population in the country. The 1989–2020 period was chosen. Quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis of statistical indicators, deductive and inductive methods, and cartographic method were used. The demographic crisis and economic problems of Ukraine did not stop the most important demographic and settlement processes that began in rural settlements of the Carpathian region during the Soviet period. These processes acquired the special features associated with political transition. Depopulation was greatest in the most urbanized Lviv Oblast, especially in the plains, in peripheral villages, where a critical level of negative demographic change had previously been achieved. However, the disappeared villages are few. Population growth in villages in suburban areas of large cities has not stopped. In sparsely urbanized areas, mostly in Transcarpathia and Precarpathia, a large group of villages that have also not been depopulated has emerged. Their development was facilitated by the availability of recreational and forest resources, border location, state support for mountain villages, and some local factors. The real situation in rural Ukraine is partly obscured by imperfect official statistics. In particular, it is difficult to establish population losses due to labor migration abroad.

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“…Problems related to limited farm development could lead to the further depopulation of rural areas [77], as observed in the examined villages. Depopulation of rural areas is one of the main problems [78] of the European countryside and despite many actions directed towards the renewal of rural areas [79], the process of depopulation is still ongoing, not only in selected areas but in Poland and other EU countries at large [80][81][82]. Lack of employment prospects in non-agricultural activities in the villages, particularly remote from larger urban centres, is mainly responsible for the depopulation of rural areas leading to a problem with farm sustainability and succession.…”

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Factors Determining the Development of Small Farms in Central and Eastern Poland

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The agrarian structure in Poland is dominated by small farms; the large share of these is a result of historical consequences. The economy has pushed small farms toward economic efficiency, which in farming often translates into increasing the scale of production. The primary objective of this research was to present the directions of the changes in the number of small farms in Central and Eastern Poland and to indicate the factors determining their functioning and development. The research was based on a random sample selection from rural municipalities, villages and small farms. The researchers collected 19 completed surveys from municipal agricultural officers, 75 surveys from village mayors and 116 surveys from small and active farms. The data from the farm surveys was analysed using k-mean cluster analyses and the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to distinguish farms into homogenous groups. Three types of farms were identified: “hobby”, “two-occupation” and “professional” farms. The research shows that in the municipalities of Central and Eastern Poland, the number of landowners (over 1 ha of arable land) paying agricultural tax increased by 9% between 2005 and 2017. A significant gap was identified between the number of “official farmers” and “active” farmers. In the farm category surveyed, “active” farmers numbered only 33% of all farming entities. The surveys confirmed that the development of small farms is particularly influenced by external factors (EU funding; national benefits), rather than internal (entrepreneurial) factors. An in-depth survey of farmers, municipal agricultural officers and village mayors shows that “professional” farmers (Cluster 0) are expected to invest, develop and innovate. Farmers managing “hobby” and “two-occupation” farms have a reserved attitude towards investment and their objective is to maximise the benefits related to the arming status. In the authors’ opinions, “professional” farms have the highest probability of being economically viable, while others tend to focus on the provision of public goods related to financial support.

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Rural Demographic Problem Areas in Poland

Cited by 8 publications

References 2 publications

Disparities in Social Development of Rural Areas in the Context of Sustainable Development of Polish Voivodeships

Disparities in Social Development of Rural Areas in the Context of Sustainable Development of Polish Voivodeships

Transformation of the Rural Settlement Network in the Carpathian Region of Ukraine (1989–2020)

Factors Determining the Development of Small Farms in Central and Eastern Poland

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