EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE EUROPEAN FUNDS ON THE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF FARMS AND RURAL AREAS IN NORTHERN-EAST POLAND

Abstract

The aim of the article is to evaluate spatial diversification in the use of resources as well as the impact of the resources in measure "Diversification into non-agricultural activities" RDP 2007-2013 on the development of farms and rural areas. The basis of the research was 205 rural and urban-rural communes in Podlaskie and Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeships. The results were regarded to external conditioning of the agricultural development: natural, historical and the level of socio-economic development. The data from ARMA, NAC 2010, and LDB [Central Statistical Office] were used.
The research proved very strong spatial diversification in the use of resources as well as influence of resources in discussed measure. The positive assessments concern mainly southern-east parts of the analyzed voivodeships. There were not any projects realized in 12 communes. The distinct leader in usage of the funds turned out to be Janowiec Kościelny commune.