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Place-Based Rural Development and Resilience: A Lesson from a Small Community

Rosanna Salvia, Giovanni Quaranta · 2017 · Sustainability

Summary. Community resilience drives rural development. This case study of a small economically disadvantaged community identifies three key factors for building resilience: rebuilding social ties and trust within the community, creating a cascade effect where initial projects spark additional initiatives, and adopting systemic approaches that connect previously disconnected sectors and areas. Place-based policies succeed when they rely on resilient actors and communities.

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Salvia, R., & Quaranta, G.. (2017). Place-Based Rural Development and Resilience: A Lesson from a Small Community. Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su9060889

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DOI
10.3390/su9060889
Countries
Italy
Regions
Europe
Categories
regional-innovation-systems, policy
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2026-04-28