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EU’s rural development policy at the regional level—Are expenditures for natural capital linked with territorial needs?

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  • Zasada, I.
  • Weltin, M.
  • Reutter, M.
  • Verburg, P.H.
  • Piorr, A.

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The restoration and improvement of natural capital (NC) in rural areas represents one of the main objectives of the EU’s rural development policy (RDP). In addition to creating environmental and biodiversity benefits, NC represents an important territorial asset and a basis to generate socio-economic second-order effects for economic competitiveness and rural viability. However, the regional capability to valorise NC depends on the specific regional context, needs and potentials, as well as targeted policy support. It has therefore been questioned whether RDP sufficiently considers territorial aspects. Based on a previous study, which distinguished RDP (2007–2013) funding priorities and regional expenditure patterns, this paper focusses on European regions (NUTS2/3) characterised by above-average relative expenditures for measures related to NC support.

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  • Zasada, I. & Weltin, M. & Reutter, M. & Verburg, P.H. & Piorr, A., 2018. "EU’s rural development policy at the regional level—Are expenditures for natural capital linked with territorial needs?," Land Use Policy, Elsevier, vol. 77(C), pages 344-353.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:lauspo:v:77:y:2018:i:c:p:344-353
    DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.05.053
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