Problematic areas of the Republic of Srpska within the context of demographic changes

Abstract

The paper discusses problematic areas in the Republic of Srpska, from the aspects of spatial distribution of the population and demographic changes during the period between the last two censuses. The paper also treats causes and consequences of an unbalanced spatial development. Social-economic processes indicate the increase of regional differences, the consequences of which are numerous and they also differentiate the country?s area on several grounds. One of the consequences is the unbalanced development and spatial distribution of the population. Assuming that the demographic potential triggers the complex valorization of an area, the paper also indicates limitations and risks of the future development resulting from demographic changes. Starting with 1960s, the poor total demographic potential of the Republic of Srpska area has been particularly strong in rural areas. This further implies the necessity to change the approach to demographic development strategies. From both theoretical and practical aspects, the paper also addresses the consequences of the unbalanced spatial distribution of the population. The polarized development of the country jeopardizes the economic and geopolitical sustainability of the demographically depressive peripheral areas and makes it difficult to integrate into modern development processes.

Могућности И Ограничења Ревитализације Руралних Подручја – Примјер Простора Змијања

“…and their potential application in RS was considered (Gnjato et al, 2012). The comparative analysis of geographical case studies provided an insight into the current condition of B&H rural areas -problems of differentiation and organization of rural areas (Bogdanov, 2007;Lukić, 2010;Мандић et al, 2018;Mandić & Živković, 2014;Mandić & Delić, 2021). Theoretical perspective on referential policies and their potential application were analyzed from the relevant body of work (Fertner, 2012;Lu et al, 2019).…”

“…Theoretical perspective on referential policies and their potential application were analyzed from the relevant body of work (Fertner, 2012;Lu et al, 2019). Genetic or development method was used to estimate the nature and directions of development processes and their spatial consequences as suggested by comparative-statistical analysis of demographic and other indicators from population census and development studies : 1961, 1991 and 2013 & Živković, 2014;Mandić & Delić, 2021), settlement processes in Zmijanje and potential of the target area (Gatarić, 2012;Гатарић & Иванишевић, 2016;Гатарић, 2018;Гарић, званичне статистике и наведене научне литературе. Резултати анализе су синтентизовани, статистички обрађени и табеларно и картографски приказани.…”

“…Kарактер руралних политика посматран је кроз стратешке документе, политике и програме руралног развоја земаља ЕУ: INERREG; ESPON 2002; Територијална агенда, Заједничке аграрне политике, Паметна села и друге, те могућности њихове примјене у РС (Gnjato et al, 2012). Компаративном анализом студија случаја третираних у географској науци добијен је увид у стање руралних подручја БиХ и окружења -проблемe развојне диференцијације руралних подручја и организовања (Bogdanov, 2007;Lukić, 2010;Мандић et al, 2018;Mandić & Živković, 2014;Mandić & Delić, 2021). Теоријски погледи на референтне политике и могућности њихове примјене анализирани су из научне литерауре (Fertner, 2012;Lu et al, 2019) (Gatarić, 2012;Гатарић & Иванишевић, 2016;Гатарић, 2018;Гарић, 2018) праћене су на основу action groups which directly improve spatial organization, life quality and sustainability of rural communities.…”

Problem areas in the Republic of Srpska within the sustainable development context

“…The constant emigration of the young population of working age abates the social energy of problem area affecting both demographical and total sustainability. According to the current typology of demographical resource index, problem areas in the Republic of Srpska belong to the category of highly endangered districts (Mandić and Živković, 2014). The poor spatial-functional structure, the insufficient functionality of development centers, and the lack of nodal-functional relations and integrations are all typical of problem areas (Fig.…”