@article{Komorowski:344908,
      recid = {344908},
      author = {Komorowski, Lukasz and Rose, Anna and Kalinowski,  Slawomir},
      title = {The concept of smart villages – is this the next stage of  village renewal?},
      journal = {Wieś i Rolnictwo},
      address = {2023-10-27},
      number = {2540-2024-3651},
      month = {Oct},
      year = {2023},
      abstract = {The village renewal program and the idea of ​​smart  villages are concepts adopted in the European Union that  promote projects aimed at improving the living conditions  of rural residents. Both programs have aroused interest not  only among representatives of local governments, but also  among rural leaders. While the village renewal program,  known for 20 years, allows us to look back at implemented  projects and challenges, the smart village concept is a new  solution and it is still not known what it will be good at  and what its effects will be. The article describes both  concepts, indicating their similarities and differences. In  addition, an attempt was made to answer the question  whether the concept of rural development smart villages is  a continuation of the village renewal program or a  completely new solution for improving the quality of life  in the countryside. The comparative analysis conducted  allowed us to identify common features of both programs,  which include: activation of the local community, taking  into account local conditions and resources, implementation  of both infrastructure and social projects. Recommendations  for the further development of smart villages were also  formulated.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/344908},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.344908},
}