%0 Journal Article
%T Social Participation in Rural Areas Based on the Example of Local Action Groups in Małopolskie Voivodeship
%A Brańka, Patrycja
%J Public Management
%V 2017
%R 10.4467/20843968ZP.17.035.8019
%N Issue 4 (40)
%P 463-475
%K social participation, rural areas, local action groups.
%@ 1896-0200
%D 2018
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/zarzadzanie-publiczne/article/social-participation-in-rural-areas-based-on-the-example-of-local-action-groups-in-malopolskie-voivodeship
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	The territorial approach to development widely recognised in the European Union and in Poland makes it necessary to form and support territorial structures based on cooperation, capable of identifying their own resources, of establishing and accomplishing common objectives. Another essential aspect seems to be the ability to establish different kinds of cooperation depending on available opportunities, needs and chances. In this context the issue of social participation takes on a new significance. In Poland social participation and partnership only recently became essential elements of planning development at all local administration levels. Local action groups are a component of institutional infrastructure in rural areas whose main purpose is to stimulate bottom-up approach to development. 

	The aim of the paper was to identify the forms and methods of engaging local communities in action aimed at development of a region, recognise groups that are eager to cooperate and identify barriers.