Planning and neo-endogenous model for sustainable development in Spanish rural areas
by Alfredo Tolon-Becerra, Xavier Lastra-Bravo, Emilio Galdeano-Gomez
International Journal of Sustainable Society (IJSSOC), Vol. 2, No. 2, 2010

Abstract: Changes in rural areas in recent decades have resulted in a new approach to local rural development called 'neo-endogenous'. This paper describes the main characteristics of this new development model, which is based on three pillars, harnessing endogenous potential, developing social capital (endogenous units, local/global actors and neo-endogenous units) and promoting local participative democracy. Then the balance of top–down – bottom–up approaches and their relationship to improve strategic planning for rural areas are analysed. Finally, co-construction of a local sustainable development plan by means of a knowledge-model based on the experience of the University of Almeria Rural Engineering Research Group is proposed.

Online publication date: Tue, 08-Jun-2010

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