Fostering Inclusivity in Rural Economic Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2020) | Viewed by 12654
Special Issue Editor
Interests: rural economy and society; inclusive employment and development; local economic development; social value; social psychology; health and wellbeing; community health; community growing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Inclusive economic development is widely recognised as development which is significantly widespread for the majority of a population or society to benefit. This approach implies a need to consider the wider impacts of development on society and the social value generated by such development. It also pays particular heed to inequality, relative poverty, the intergenerational nature of development and the needs of future generations. In a rural context where territorial, bottom–up approaches have tended to dominate, this notion of inclusivity necessarily extends itself to the collaborative processes involved in the design and delivery of development policy. In addition, it has particular relevance for social innovation and wellbeing in the implementation, impact and evaluation of rural development projects and programmes, which are often rooted in the active participation of local people. However, the concept of inclusivity as it relates to rural economic development remains poorly defined and the methodological innovations required to deliver it largely under-developed. This Special Issue provides an opportunity to address these shortcomings and to inform the debate at a crucial juncture in rural development policy. Conceptually framed articles are sought which speak to one or more of the following:
(1) Explore theoretical concepts and derive emergent paradigms around inclusivity as it relates to rural economic development;
(2) Develop relevant or innovative methodologies;
(3) Evaluate current policy and/or programme delivery;
(4) Report empirical evidence on any aspect of inclusivity in rural economic development, including policy analysis.
Papers selected for this Special Issue will be subject to a rigorous peer review procedure with the aim of rapid and wide dissemination of research results, developments, and applications.
Prof. Dr. Paul Courtney
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- inclusive development
- rural economy
- rural society
- social innovation
- sustainable development
- whole society
- social value
- public goods
- territorial development
- circular economy
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