Subject: H Social Sciences (General)
Year: 2025
Type: Article
Type: NonPeerReviewed
Title: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL IN SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Author: JOVANOSKA, Cutka
Abstract: This paper elaborates the relationship between social capital components and sustainable rural development. Through empirical research it’s examined the relationship between the components of social capital, social trust, social cohesion, social participation, social security and sustainable development in rural areas in RNM. The questions are designed through the application of the Likert scale, by examining a target group of respondents who exist in rural areas. Through statistical processing it’s displayed the relationship between the notated components. The study illustrates the relationship of "non-economic" factors in achieving sustainable rural development. The inclusion of social capital elements in rural development reflects local wisdom and community strength. The aim of the paper is to stimulate debate about the missing "social" in contemporary economic policies.
Publisher: Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Business Administration, Tetova, Republic of North Macedonia
Relation: https://eprints.unite.edu.mk/2137/
Identifier: oai:eprints.unite.edu.mk:2137
Identifier: https://eprints.unite.edu.mk/2137/1/Economic%20Vision%2C%202025-43-50.pdfIdentifier: JOVANOSKA, Cutka (2025) THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL IN SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA. International Scientific Journal in Economics, Finance, Business, Marketing, Management and Tourism, 12 (23-24). pp. 43-50. ISSN 2545-4544