This book is one of the main outcomes of the projects “Development Programmes and Rural Change in the European Union: governance, results and lessons to share

'This is a unique interpretation of rural issues that will become essential reference for students, scholars, politicians, developers and rural activists...' -

Examines the interaction of the economic, political and social change processes within Europe which are bringing about fundamental transformations in rural area

This book identifies, diagnoses and evaluates social and economic processes taking place in the rural areas of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) states in the la