THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RURAL AREAS IN PODKARPACKIE PROVINCE

Abstract

The study is devoted to the diagnosis of entrepreneurship development in rural areas. The aim of the work is to analyze and evaluate the dynamics and directions of entrepreneurship development in rural areas of the Podkarpackie province as well as to identify changes and trends as well to present the strengths and weaknesses of rural areas in the studied area. On the basis of the conducted research, it can be concluded that the number of business entities in rural areas is systematically growing, and forecasts indicate further development. Assessment of directions and dynamics of entrepreneurship development based on the number of entities by selected NACE sections in 2009-2017 showed no significant variation in trends in all counties the trends are similar. The largest growth dynamics relat to communication and information services on, the real estate market as well as rental services for buildings, machines or devices, job market mediation, tourist services, detective or security services, maintenance of cleanliness and order, development of green areas, and office administration. In turn, industries such as agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing, wholesale and retail trade, vehicle repairs, financial and insurance activities were characterized by a reverse tendency - a systematic decline in the number of business entities occurred. The remaining sections of PKD maintained a stable, unchanging level.