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and the reproducibility of renewable economic aspect. It may include supply factors
resources without disrupting the function of (adverse weather and diseases, changes in
the fundamental ecological cycles and natural rural demographics, development level of
balance, without the socio-cultural properties science and technology, changes in the size
in rural communities or causing environmental of competitors, etc.), from circulation activities
pollution; (supply chain disruptions, transportation costs,
logistics systems, etc.), from the demand side
- Reduce the agriculture sector’s
vulnerability to socio-economic factors, natural (changing consumer demand, regulations of
trade agreements, etc.). Hence, sustainable
disadvantages and other risks, and increase agriculture also needs to ensure resilience,
the self-reliance of agriculture.
flexibility and restoration to shocks (natural
All factors affecting agricultural production disasters, markets, etc.) based on environment-
and business can affect sustainable friendly agriculture and promotion of national
development in agriculture, especially in the cultural values (indigenous, culinary).

04. What is sustainable rural development? What are the goals of
sustainable rural development?

Rural development is a process of consciously sustainable social, economic, cultural and
environmental changes, aiming at improving the quality of life of rural people, reflected in the
three following objectives:

- Improve the competitiveness of the agriculture sector;

- Improve the rural environment and landscape;

- Improve the quality of life of rural residents, encourage diversification of economic
activities, and improve the conditions of rural communities and quality of life in terms of
environment, health, infrastructure, and housing.

20 Guidelines for the Strategy for sustainable agriculture and rural development
in the period 2021-2030, and vision to 2050