Gestion de l'économie rurale

In recent years rural areas have changed considerably, causing governments of the twenty-four OECD member countries to be more and more concerned about the future of these areas. This article attempts to describe the situation and the evolution of rural areas in the OECD. It also proposes new objectives for the development of the rural economy. As a conclusion, it presents the main lines of an international program aimed at defining rural development policies.