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Meeting the Rural Development Challenge

This policy agenda proposes strategies for fostering diversified and knowledge-based rural economies in the Western Balkans region, drawing parallels to Southern Europe three decades ago. Key recommendations include establishing a growth-oriented macro-economic framework, investing in quality production factors, and creating an enabling business environment. Emphasizing the importance of aligning public policies with Pillar 2 of the future CAP, adopting a territorial approach to rural development, and empowering regional and local communities, this agenda aims to drive sustainable development in the Western Balkans.

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Meeting the Rural Development Challenge

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  1. Meeting the Rural Development Challenge A Policy Agenda for the Western Balkans Philip Van der Celen Agriculture and Rural Development Unit The World Bank EastAgri Annual Meeting September 12, 2008

  2. Profile Western Balkans Resembles Southern Europe 30 years Ago

  3. Profile Western Balkans Resembles Southern Europe 30 years Ago

  4. Promoting Diversified and Knowledge-Based Rural Economies: What to do? • Establishing a Growth-Oriented Macro-Economic Framework • Investing in Quality Production Factors • Creating an Enabling Business Environment

  5. Establishing a Growth-Oriented Macro-Economic Framework • Open economy • Low fiscal burden • Flexible labor policies

  6. Investing in Quality Production Factors • Rural Infrastructure • Human Capital • Land Consolidation

  7. Creating an Enabling Business Environment • Access to Finance • Efficient Business Registration • Protection of Quality Labels and Geographical Indications • Facilitating Business Partnerships and Professional Associations

  8. Promoting Diversified and Knowledge-Based Rural Economies: How to do it? • Align public policies with Pillar 2 of the future CAP • Adopt a territorial approach to rural development • Empower regional and local communities

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