Spatial microsimulation for rural policy analysis in Ireland: The implications of CAP reforms for the national spatial strategy

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The impacts of changes to the common agricultural policy (CAP) are investigated, and the European and Irish policy environments are described, indicating the importance of building spatial models to analyze changes in rural Ireland. The development of the simulation model for the Irish local economy (SMILE) is described, which is a static and dynamic spatial microsimulation designed to analyze the impact of policy change and economic development on rural areas in Ireland.

Scientific Research and Development Services, Development, Economic Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Economic Programs, Analysis, Influence, Economic development

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Building institutional capacity in rural Northern Ireland: The role of partnership governance in the LEADER II programme

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The role of EC's LEADER Program in the development of institutional capacity of rural communities and brokering connections in the local economy is presented. The multi-level activity of LEADER groups is rooted in partnership governance, enabling a communicative process among local stakeholders.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Rural Planning & Development, European Union. European Commission

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Issues of integration, participation and empowerment in rural development: the case of LEADER in the Republic of Ireland

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The LEADER and LEADER II programs for rural development in Ireland are evaluated. Topics include the need to establish local involvement in programs, definitions of rural development, agricultural projects eligible for government aid, and patterns of community participation.

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