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Regional policy for rural settlements in Bulgaria
Tijdschrift Voor Economische En Sociale Geografie = Journal of Economic and Social Geography = Revue De Geographie Economique Et Humaine = Zeitschrift Fur Okonomische Und Soziale Geographie = Revista De Geografia Economica Y Social
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Bulgaria
Area of Science:
- Rural sociology
- Urban studies
- Regional planning
Background:
- Post-1944 Bulgarian government policies have shaped rural settlement and migration patterns.
- Rapid urbanization has led to significant changes in rural areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and describe government policies on rural settlement and rural-urban migration in Bulgaria since 1944.
- To analyze the impact of these policies on rural development.
Main Methods:
- Policy analysis
- Historical review of government documents
- Socio-demographic trend analysis
Main Results:
- Bulgaria experienced substantial urbanization post-1944.
- Rural areas faced decline due to population aging and out-migration to cities.
- Key settlement and key region policies were implemented to counter rural decline.
Conclusions:
- Government policies have significantly influenced Bulgaria's rural settlement and migration dynamics.
- Active regional policies are crucial for addressing rural depopulation and promoting development.
Keywords:
BulgariaDemographic AgingDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEastern EuropeEuropeGeographic FactorsGovernmentMigrationMigration, InternalPolicyPolitical FactorsPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsRural PopulationRural Spatial DistributionRural-urban MigrationSettlement And ResettlementSpatial Distribution