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Digital technologies, the use of which has progressively increased over the last few years, could represent key tools in learning and active citizenship in development processes. In this sense, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have gradually become an integral part of various disciplines and sectors. Even if the relevance and diffusion of GIS in the educational and pedagogical fields are increasing, their potential is still under-explored in the development of empowerment for participatory planning. Regarding the combination of geographical education and information technologies applied to the territories, the contribution they offer to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is a question which remains little-investigated, and which represents both an innovative field of experimentation and significant opportunities, especially for marginal, inner areas. However, recent reforms, in particular in Italy, are considerably reducing the role of geography in the curricula, which is paradoxical for such complex contexts and the understanding of major global issues. The risk is that of producing a gap between the functional use of the tools and the capacity for their critical application. This paper aims to reflect on the integration of Geography and GIS through teaching experimentation, as applied to a real case study in the Apulia region (Monti Dauni Area) under the national strategy for inner areas, in order to understand how to use GIS as an active tool in education for sustainability, the awareness of the value of local resources, and active citizenship.
Marilena Labianca. Can GIS Foster Conscious and Critical Learning in Geography? An Application from Students to a Real Case Included in the National Strategy for Inner Areas: Monti Dauni, Apulia (Italy). Sustainability 2021, 13, 9246 .
AMA StyleMarilena Labianca. Can GIS Foster Conscious and Critical Learning in Geography? An Application from Students to a Real Case Included in the National Strategy for Inner Areas: Monti Dauni, Apulia (Italy). Sustainability. 2021; 13 (16):9246.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarilena Labianca. 2021. "Can GIS Foster Conscious and Critical Learning in Geography? An Application from Students to a Real Case Included in the National Strategy for Inner Areas: Monti Dauni, Apulia (Italy)." Sustainability 13, no. 16: 9246.
Rural tourism has commonly been identified as one of the main areas of application of the principles of sustainable tourism, but the literature has typically focused solely on the ecological dimension, particularly when referring to agritourism. This study presents a new approach to assessing the “eco-effectiveness” of the evolutionary dynamics of agritourism, as applied in a study of NUTS-2 regions in two European countries (Spain and Italy) that have implemented similar rural development strategies. To this end, a synthetic sustainability index was developed using the Index Decomposition Analysis (IDA) technique. The last period of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) 2007–2013 was chosen for the study in order to analyze the outcomes of a programming cycle focusing on the diversification of agriculture through tourism. The results show that the sustainability of agritourism growth is not homogeneous and has specific features in different regions of the same country. In some cases, there were more similarities with regions from other countries. This tool could help evaluate the impact of agritourism and facilitate comparisons between different regions, in this way supporting the process of transition from a linear to a circular economy.
Angelo Belliggiano; Eugenio Garcia; Marilena Labianca; Francisco Valverde; Stefano De Rubertis. The “Eco-Effectiveness” of Agritourism Dynamics in Italy and Spain: A Tool for Evaluating Regional Sustainability. Sustainability 2020, 12, 7080 .
AMA StyleAngelo Belliggiano, Eugenio Garcia, Marilena Labianca, Francisco Valverde, Stefano De Rubertis. The “Eco-Effectiveness” of Agritourism Dynamics in Italy and Spain: A Tool for Evaluating Regional Sustainability. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (17):7080.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAngelo Belliggiano; Eugenio Garcia; Marilena Labianca; Francisco Valverde; Stefano De Rubertis. 2020. "The “Eco-Effectiveness” of Agritourism Dynamics in Italy and Spain: A Tool for Evaluating Regional Sustainability." Sustainability 12, no. 17: 7080.
Neo-endogenous approaches to local development in rural areas are today a question of important debate. In the implementation of rural development, it is very unlikely to find genuinely and exclusively endogenous policies. It is therefore advisable to set aside the overly simplistic distinction between exogenous and endogenous, and explore the outcomes of a hybrid version of these approaches, such as neo-endogenous development. This approach involves the active participation of local stakeholders, a process which, according to the literature, can be achieved via “social innovation”. Using in-depth interviews with stakeholders, the dynamics, actors and processes involved in social innovation are explored in two significant cases in Italy (Castel del Giudice) and Spain (Huéscar). These are remote, marginal municipalities with serious economic and social problems that have embarked on interesting paths towards development by harnessing both local territorial capital and external support.
Marilena Labianca; Stefano De Rubertis; Angelo Belliggiano; Angelo Salento; Francisco Navarro. Social Innovation, Territorial Capital and LEADER Experiences in Andalusia (Spain) and in Molise (Italy). Digital Shutdowns and Social Media 2020, 111 -131.
AMA StyleMarilena Labianca, Stefano De Rubertis, Angelo Belliggiano, Angelo Salento, Francisco Navarro. Social Innovation, Territorial Capital and LEADER Experiences in Andalusia (Spain) and in Molise (Italy). Digital Shutdowns and Social Media. 2020; ():111-131.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarilena Labianca; Stefano De Rubertis; Angelo Belliggiano; Angelo Salento; Francisco Navarro. 2020. "Social Innovation, Territorial Capital and LEADER Experiences in Andalusia (Spain) and in Molise (Italy)." Digital Shutdowns and Social Media , no. : 111-131.
In the Leader approach, innovation plays a key role in European territories, especially in marginal and peripheral ones, being essentially assumed, from a programmatic point of view, as social innovation. This paper aims to understand the interpretation and the declination of innovation in the practice of Leader initiative at local scale and analyze contextual factors related to its implementation in two southern provinces of Spain and Italy (Granada and Lecce). The study aims to analyze the projects reported as innovative by the leaders of the Local Action Groups, starting from the literature and using a key Community document entitled “Extended report on preserving the innovative character of LEADER”. Lastly, the study reveals common significant problems linked to local awareness of the role of social innovation, as well as the absence or limitations of key institutions.
Francisco Navarro; Marilena Labianca; Eugenio Cejudo; Stefano de Rubertis; Angelo Salento; Juan Carlos Maroto; Angelo Belliggiano. Interpretations of Innovation in Rural Development. The Cases of Leader Projects in Lecce (Italy) and Granada (Spain) in 2007–2013 Period. European Countryside 2018, 10, 107 -126.
AMA StyleFrancisco Navarro, Marilena Labianca, Eugenio Cejudo, Stefano de Rubertis, Angelo Salento, Juan Carlos Maroto, Angelo Belliggiano. Interpretations of Innovation in Rural Development. The Cases of Leader Projects in Lecce (Italy) and Granada (Spain) in 2007–2013 Period. European Countryside. 2018; 10 (1):107-126.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco Navarro; Marilena Labianca; Eugenio Cejudo; Stefano de Rubertis; Angelo Salento; Juan Carlos Maroto; Angelo Belliggiano. 2018. "Interpretations of Innovation in Rural Development. The Cases of Leader Projects in Lecce (Italy) and Granada (Spain) in 2007–2013 Period." European Countryside 10, no. 1: 107-126.
In Europe, innovation is widely considered a key factor in a region’s economic growth and competitiveness, although its social and cultural dimensions are often overlooked. In this sense, the LEADER approach represents an emblematic change. The interpretation of innovation is significant with regard to the strategies and governance models implemented, especially on a local scale. As such, the role of innovation and knowledge in the development of territories is important in regions of the Convergence Objective, and particularly in rural areas. In Puglia, the rural development strategy allocates a higher amount of financial resources on axes 3 and 4 of the rural pillar of the common agricultural policy; therefore, it gives great importance to governance. Incorporating a literature review, this article aims to understand the interpretation of innovation and its declination at the local level through the analysis of main regional programming documents for the period spanning 2007-2013. It focuses on initiatives and projects led by local action groups (LAGs) of the LEADER program.
Marilena Labianca. From technological to social innovation: objectives, actors, and projects of the European rural development program (2007-2013) in the Puglia region. Norois 2016, 49 -65.
AMA StyleMarilena Labianca. From technological to social innovation: objectives, actors, and projects of the European rural development program (2007-2013) in the Puglia region. Norois. 2016; (241):49-65.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarilena Labianca. 2016. "From technological to social innovation: objectives, actors, and projects of the European rural development program (2007-2013) in the Puglia region." Norois , no. 241: 49-65.
This thematic issue of Studies in Agricultural Economics is composed of papers that examine human and social capital in rural development. The idea behind this choice of topic is to get a picture of the kind of research currently being undertaken in this field, how this research covers the important issue of rural development, in a world where there is “a shift toward a service orientated and knowledge-based economy based on individuals creativity in using accessible information to benefit and create values for themselves and others” (Salenbacher, 2015, p46), where there are “changes brought by technology, connectivity” (ibid. p.44), and an added challenge: climate change. Luthans et al. (2004) also underline that “The rising recognition of human resources as a competitive advantage in today’s global economy, human capital and, more recently, social capital are being touted in both theory, research, and practice” (p.45). There are many different definitions of human and social capitals, concepts that are sometimes hard to measure but essential to success. Human capital is most often described by indicators such as age, gender, education and health, but there are other factors such as experience, different skills, knowledge and ideas which determine this capital. According to the World Economic Forum (2016), the top ten skills needed in 2020 will be: complex problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, people management, coordinating with others, emotional intelligence, judgement and decision making, service orientation, negotiation and cognitive flexibility. Social capital is defined as three strongly connected elements: trust, keeping norms and social relations built on transparency
Judit Katonáné Kovács; Francisco Navarro; Marilena Labianca. Introduction: Human and social capital in rural areas. Studies in Agricultural Economics 2016, 118, 1 -4.
AMA StyleJudit Katonáné Kovács, Francisco Navarro, Marilena Labianca. Introduction: Human and social capital in rural areas. Studies in Agricultural Economics. 2016; 118 (1):1-4.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJudit Katonáné Kovács; Francisco Navarro; Marilena Labianca. 2016. "Introduction: Human and social capital in rural areas." Studies in Agricultural Economics 118, no. 1: 1-4.
Marilena Labianca; Stefano De Rubertis; Angelo Belliggiano; Angelo Salento. Innovation in rural development in Puglia, Italy: critical issues and potentialities starting from empirical evidence. Studies in Agricultural Economics 2016, 118, 38 -46.
AMA StyleMarilena Labianca, Stefano De Rubertis, Angelo Belliggiano, Angelo Salento. Innovation in rural development in Puglia, Italy: critical issues and potentialities starting from empirical evidence. Studies in Agricultural Economics. 2016; 118 (1):38-46.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarilena Labianca; Stefano De Rubertis; Angelo Belliggiano; Angelo Salento. 2016. "Innovation in rural development in Puglia, Italy: critical issues and potentialities starting from empirical evidence." Studies in Agricultural Economics 118, no. 1: 38-46.
In recent years, inter-communal cooperation has been steadily growing across all European countries. This is especially true for Italy, where in connection with the recent reforms dictated by the objectives of public spending containment, a gradual increase in the number of municipal unions has been noted. This paper, which is based on the literature and the best practices of Italian municipal unions, aims to identify the factors that underlie their success and to detect the conditions that facilitate the transition from the simplest forms of cooperation to more complex ones. In particular, in the south of Italy (in Puglia, specifically), it seems that these conditions exist. The region has particular and common features with the best practices of Italian municipal unions, but also critical issues to solve. Therefore, this paper will initially present the context of cooperation in Italy, and then will focus on the situation in Puglia. The Apulian union’s features, objectives, roles and ongoing task assignments will be examined and compared with the exiting data in order to verify their efficiency. In this way, the type of inter-communal cooperation will be identified in relation to the municipal unions that exist in the region. The study will then be deepened to verify the existence of favourable conditions for the transition to more complex forms of cooperation.
Marilena Labianca. Inter-municipal cooperation: from cooperation through rules to cooperation through networks – empirical evidence from Puglia. Regional Studies, Regional Science 2014, 1, 184 -206.
AMA StyleMarilena Labianca. Inter-municipal cooperation: from cooperation through rules to cooperation through networks – empirical evidence from Puglia. Regional Studies, Regional Science. 2014; 1 (1):184-206.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarilena Labianca. 2014. "Inter-municipal cooperation: from cooperation through rules to cooperation through networks – empirical evidence from Puglia." Regional Studies, Regional Science 1, no. 1: 184-206.