The 21st century fracking boom transformed American energy production, but new jobs were often filled by temporary in-migrants and long-distance commuters, possibly reducing economic benefits for prior residents. We use novel restricted-access data from the U.S. Census Bureau to assess fracking...

We show that mobile connectivity transforms household livelihoods in ways that foster food market integration in WAEMU countries. Using cross-sectional data on nearly 60,000 households and 146 food products traded across 5,000 enumeration areas in eight member states (2018-2019), we combine...

This paper explores the post-grant phase of the Business Acceceleration for Youth (BA4Y) programme implemented at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), highlighting the transition from grant-supported initiatives to institutionalised innovation education and business growth for...

As a fundamental tenet of socialism with Chinese characteristics, pursuing common prosperity for all entails reducing urban-rural disparities while simultaneously increasing rural household income. This study utilizes interview and survey data from the "Chinese Thousand Villages Survey"...

Against the backdrop of shrinking populations, new strategies for maintaining services of general interest in European rural areas are required at both a European and a German level. With regard to this, the field of post-school education as a service of general interest is seen as playing an...

Rural roads, serving as vital links between remote areas and economic centers, play an indispensable role in rural development. This paper investigates the relationship between rural road development and various economic outcomes in China from 2008 to 2021. Based on comprehensive novel road...

The close relationship between tourism and transportation in the context of sustainable mobility development and increased environmental and sustainability policies is widely debated in the scientific literature. The Romanian railway transport system may represent an ignored opportunity that is...

Rural poverty and unemployment remain persistent challenges in Indonesia, particularly in regions where agricultural development is uneven and land conversion accelerates socio-economic disparities. These conditions are highly relevant because rural areas serve as the backbone of food security,...

The Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas (LTVRA) pointed out that rural areas require an appropriate form of governance to avoid fragmentation and ensure the integration of rural policies. Recently, Italian law stressed the importance of Food Districts (FDs), including Rural Districts (RDs), to cope...

The introduction of the new delivery model in the 2023-2027 Common Agricultural Policy increased the decision-making and management autonomy of Member States and their regions when implementing Rural Development policies. Thus, understanding the drivers behind allocation choices for rural...

This study investigates the economic role of wine tourism in Nemea, Greece, a prominent Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) wine-producing region. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines interviews with local stakeholders and a structured post-wine-tasting visitor survey to...

Tourism-oriented livelihoods represent a significant avenue for transforming traditional agricultural practices. Analyzing their environmental impacts offers a novel perspective for exploring the complex interplay among human production, consumption, and the ecological environment at a micro...

Administrative digital accessibility drives rural development, particularly in peri-urban areas where traditional governance meets the growing demands for digital services. The study examines the role of digital tools in local administrations in supporting citizen engagement and responsiveness...

Despite the growing importance of rural development, research on place marketing remains fragmented, with no comprehensive systematic literature review (SLR) addressing this field with such focus and detail. The study aims to systematically map scientific publications on place marketing, with a...

The government of Bangladesh undertook National Agricultural Technology Program (NATP) for sustainable socio-economic development through common interest group (CIG) approach. This program aims to build farmers' capacity to embrace improved agricultural technologies with a view to improving...

This report summarizes the findings from a survey on sustainable livelihoods of refugees in Rwanda. The survey was designed to assess the living conditions, economic status, and overall well-being of refugees, and structured around the indicators included in a self-reliance measure for refugees...

Poverty has emerged as a significant global issue, impacting both urban and rural areas in developing countries. Its complex and multifaceted nature, encompassing profound economic, social, and psychological implications, has made addressing it even more challenging. Therefore, rural poverty is...

Rural regions across Europe face a multitude of challenges that will shape their future. These challenges include the transition to a climate-neutral economy, recovery from the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, and more recently, overcoming the impact of the Russian aggression against...

This guidance has a focus on tourist mobility, but also takes the needs of locals into account. It is addressed to tourism organisations, mobility operators and managing authorities in rural Europe- and regions that are interested in the topic of sustainable mobility in tourism (environmental,...

This study examines the determinant factors of women's empowerment in Chepén, Peru, during 2024, analyzing how socioeconomic status potentially moderates this relationship. Using a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, the research surveyed 367 women aged 22-52...

This report describes a strategic framework that integrates climate considerations to evaluate social and economic development through rural transportation and logistics solutions in the Sahel region. Designed specifically for the Sahel's development goals, characteristics, and challenges, the...

This study explores the socio-economic impacts of ecotourism on local employment and income in the rural areas of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. By surveying 167 participants, including stakeholders involved in ecotourism and local community members, the research investigates the contributions of...

Policies tackling rural depopulation are growing over the recent years and pose a significant challenge to policymakers and communities worldwide. This paper presents a systematic review of policy assessments aimed at mitigating rural depopulation. It encompasses 66 studies published since 2000....