Olischuk P. Business and local initiatives in rural development

The thesis deals with theoretical foundations and local business development initiatives. Determined their place and role of rural areas. The classification of local initiatives, taking into account the peculiarities of their impact on the revitalization of business activity in rural areas. The preconditions of the formation and characteristics of entrepreneurship in rural areas. The main incentives and criteria for business development and local initiatives. An evaluation of agricultural development as key areas of rural employment. Defined determinants of the formation of enterprise and local initiatives. A strategic directions for rural development. A mechanism of business and local initiatives in rural areas. A priority ways to improve their institutional support.