Exploring Prospective Structural Analysis to Assess the Relevance of Rural Territorial Development in Spain and Nicaragua

Rural Territorial Development policy approach was launched in Europe to foster rural development under the LEADER initiative. It sparked off great interest in Latin America. We analyse the role played by RTD principles in the dynamics and evolution of four rural areas in Spain and Nicaragua. In doin...

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Published in:Cuadernos de desarrollo rural 2015-07, Vol.12 (76), p.35-56
Main Authors: Delgado-Serrano, María del Mar, Ambrosio-Albalá, Mateo, Amador, Francisco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Analysis
Decision making
Public policy
Regions
Rural areas
Rural development
Social change
Studies
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Summary:Rural Territorial Development policy approach was launched in Europe to foster rural development under the LEADER initiative. It sparked off great interest in Latin America. We analyse the role played by RTD principles in the dynamics and evolution of four rural areas in Spain and Nicaragua. In doing so, we provide empirical understanding on the validity of the principles to boost rural change and contribute to evidencebased policy-making. Methodologically, we explore the use of participatory prospective tools that apprehend rural areas’ evolving and complex nature. The potential of Prospective Structural Analysis to describe rural dynamics, and to support social changes and decision-making is tested. 
ISSN:0122-1450
2215-7727
DOI:10.11144/Javeriana.cdr12-76.epsa