RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN BULGARIA: SOME FACTORS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS

The rural development in Bulgaria is an important issue for decent live in the country. Direct and indirect impact on rural Bulgaria is observed from the implementation of different policies. The main aim of the study is to trace the changes in some of the main economic activities which are contributing to the development of the municipalities. The following approach will be used to achieve this goal: 1) Literature review of relevant theories concerning economics of rural development. On this stage factors concerning the rural economy growth will be explained; 2) According to the findings on theoretical level will be performed analysis in dynamics of indicators related to municipality development. As well we will analyze the change in the enterprises' number and sectors where they operate in order to outline the perspectives and importance for rural areas of each sector. For reaching this purpose will be prepared an analyses of the investment of the enterprises in Tangible fixed assets. Bulgaria as a member of EU is a receiver of RDP funding which as well reflect on business development in rural areas. Some relationships between RDP and economical sectors in rural Bulgaria are outlined in the paper. 3) According to the results of the analysis general conclusions will be outlined.