Abstract:

This paper proposes an economic instrument, a design meant to act as a catalyst for the economic agents but also for the population in the rural area of the commune of Chiscani, South-East Region, Romania. The first part of the paper presents the theoretical support, the elaboration and application of a questionnaire with 7 questions and the analysis methodology. It follows the results of its first application, and in 2020 we can consider that the model can be useful to the local authority, both in its attempts to implement it in the economy and in the internal decision-making process regarding the resource allocation of the institution. The starting point of our research is the economic disparities that exist between regions as well as within the regions, as well as the new Common Agricultural Policy guidelines after 2020, where the focus is on technology, which will act as an engine for regional rural development. In order to reduce the gaps in rural areas, we believe that the application of digital technology in different environments will act as an engine for better education and opportunities for local businesses, improving the health of the population and the living standard in rural areas. The paper intends to present the results of the recent study, to analyze the current state of innovation in rural services, renewable energy, ecological sustainability, the existence of urban-rural partnerships, agricultural and non-agricultural activities. The findings of this exercise, along with some previous research, will guide us on the needs of the community and the region to shape the design of the new rural space.