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The Development of Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas According to Leaders of the Village Renewal Program (a Case Study of Opole Voivodeship)

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The use of diverse and specific competitive advantages is one of the main objectives in the modern planning of socioeconomic development of regions. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account local and regional strengths to a greater extent. The use of local natural and socioeconomic characteristics should foster greater efficiency and diversity of enterprises in rural areas. Therefore, the policy of the development of rural areas should ensure that these specific opportunities and competitive advantages are properly used, meet new challenges related to the need of diversifying economic functions by introducing new forms of nonagricultural employment and supporting a system of services and facilities for different populations living in rural areas. This article aims to provide an opinion on the development of entrepreneurship in rural areas according to leaders of the Village Renewal Program. The Opole Village Renewal Scheme has been operating since 1997 and is the longest-running regional program in Poland. It is a distinguishing feature and hallmark of the region and one of the most important national social innovations in the field of development of rural areas.