Suvremeni izazovi i potencijali razvoja Zagore

master's thesis

• Title (english): Contemporary challenges and potentials for development of the Zagora region
• Author: Šime Vukman
• Mentor: Petra Radeljak Kaufmann (mentor)
• Committee member: Petra Radeljak Kaufmann (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Aleksandar Lukić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Lana Slavuj Borčić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Science; (Department of Geography); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-07-07, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: INTERDISCIPLINARY AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE; Geography

Abstract

Zagora je prostor na prijelazu iz Srednje u Sjevernu Dalmaciju kojeg brdsko-planinski niz odvaja od obalnog pojasa. Prostor je već dugi niz desetljeća suočen s brojnim razvojnim izazovima poput depopulacije i starenja stanovništva, slabog gospodarstva te relativno loše prometne povezanosti. Detaljan osvrt na demografska i gospodarska obilježja prostora dat će temelj za identifikaciju ključnih izazova u suvremenom razvoju, kao i potencijala za budući razvoj. U svrhu dubljeg uvida u razvojnu problematiku Zagore, provedeno je anketno istraživanje među lokalnim stanovništvom i intervjui s relevantnim akterima u razvoju. Rezultati su omogućili isticanje ključnih prednosti života u Zagori, kao i načina na koje se te prednosti mogu iskoristiti u budućnosti. Uz to, klaster analiza naselja prema demografskim obilježjima i prometnoj dostupnosti centralnim funkcijama potvrdila je prostorne razlike u razvojnim obilježjima unutar Zagore. Postavlja se pitanje može li Zagora u suvremenom dobu iskoristiti prednosti koje proizlaze iz obilježja ruralnog krajolika, izraženog osjećaja pripadnosti prostoru te sve veće napučenosti obalnog pojasa.

Abstract (english)

Zagora is a region located at the crossroads of Central and Northern Dalmatia, separated from the coastal area by a mountain range. The region has been facing numerous development challenges for decades, such as depopulation and ageing of the population, weak economy, and relatively poor transport development. A detailed overview of the demographic and economic characteristics of the region will provide a basis for identifying key challenges in modern economic development, as well as potential for future development. In order to gain deeper insight into the developmental issues of Zagora, a questionnaire survey was conducted among the local population and interviews were carried out with relevant participants in regional development. The results allowed the highlighting of the key advantages of living in Zagora, as well as ways in which these advantages can be utilized in the future. In addition, a cluster analysis of settlements based on demographic characteristics and transport accessibility to central services confirmed spatial differences in development characteristics within Zagora. This gives rise to the question of whether Zagora, in the modern times, can utilize the advantages emerging from the traits of rural landscape, a strong sense of belonging to the area, and the increasing population density of the coastal area.

• Keywords: Zagora; Dalmacija; ruralni razvoj; prometna dostupnost; identitet
• Keywords (english): Zagora; Dalmatia; rural development; transport accessibility; identity
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:217:623376
• Study programme: Title: Geography; specializations in: Physical Geography with Geoecology, Spatial Planning and Regional Development, Heritage and Tourism, Geographic Information Systems, Course research; Course: Physical Geography with Geoecology; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra geografije (magistar/magistra geografije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-08-17 11:33:24