Rural decline is an inevitable process as human society transforms from the agrarian to the
urban-industrial economy, and further on to the knowledge economy. Through an extensive …

Over recent decades, people's (rural and urban) communities are facing numerous social
and economic changes and challenges. Some of those challenges have been increasingly …

Social and economic development in rural area is one of the main concerns for Indonesia
Government. Despite the importance of village owned enterprises in improving rural …

Rural development in Europe is a long‐standing issue that has been supported through EU
policies in various ways. The effects of rural development have been uneven, and …

In each country, rural areas cover the bulk of available land; however, they generally remain
outside the mainstream of innovative development processes. Still, they have potential and …

The decline and socio-economic stagnation of rural communities is a growing concern
across the world. To promote community resilience, art-and creativity-based strategies are …

Abstract The Smart City is a fuzzy concept, which integrates numerous characteristics,
components and dimensions. These characteristics are challenged in the academic …

The consolidation and reuse of idle rural residential land (IRRL) is a key component when
studying rural sustainable land use. Scientifically understanding the relationship between …

Coworking has been a largely urban phenomenon although new initiatives are emerging in
rural areas. Rural coworking is partly a response to the growing need for ICT, which is …

Social innovation (SI) has been championed as an integral feature of community-led rural
development. However, the choice of the term “innovation” prompts a number of questions …