Some Social and Regional Lessons of a Complex Roma Integration Programme (Case Study from a Hungarian Rural Area)

Abstract

Abstracte overall purpose of this study is to nd out how to facilitate the integration of Roma people into society with the help of settlement and regional development.is is examined in the context of a speci c project during which the site has been liquidated. e question arises as to what extent the implementation of the programme reached its target. e essay examines the implications of the programme for further development on the settlement concerned. e programme illustrates the importance of a complex approach, and the importance of interacting factors during the convergence of disadvantaged groups. is synergetic interaction is evaluated because it is extremely important with regard to the long-term sustainability and success of the programme. However, with the change of housing conditions, the immediate environment is also changing and one has to adapt to the new environment, which in many cases can lead to con icts as well.