PROSPECTS FOR DEVELOPING THE ROMANIAN MOUNTAIN AREA IN THE EUROPEAN CONTEXT
Autor (i): Nicoleta Belu; Alina Voiculeț
JEL: Q01
Cuvinte cheie: ecological fragility, sustainable and inclusive development, specific instruments
Abstract:
Mountain areas with specific characteristics represent a distinct environment which requires a complex
approach. The existence of some specific natural resources, ecological fragility, agricultural activities’
constraints, implicitly adjacent high costs generate the need for a complex support for the sustainable and
inclusive development of mountain areas.
According to the Common Agricultural Policy, mountain areas are regarded as disadvantaged,
generating a direct action upon rural agriculture and economy. Starting from that belief, the European Union
has developed specific instruments supporting the montaneous areas, especially the rural ones, through specific
development policies. Therefore, activities with a view to supporting the active farmer, maintaining natural
scenery and biodiversity, mitigating climate change consequences, food safety and ensuring higher quality food
are conducted.