Social Work's Role in Sustainable Agriculture: Driving Economic Self-Sufficiency and Social Integration

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  • Hana Donéeová PhD student at Faculty of Thelogy, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic
  • Veronika Zvánovcová Assistant Professor at Faculty of Thelogy, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
  • Jaroslav Šetek Assistant Professor at Faculty of Economic, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
  • Jiří Alina Assistant Professor at Faculty of Economic, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.

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https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2024.v13n3p591

Abstract

In the context of the social challenges of the global space for implementing projects to promote sustainable agriculture in rural areas, agriculture represents significant potential due to its multifunctionality (economic, social, ecological). In the context of agricultural projects - farms - this type of assistance can increase the labour market potential of disadvantaged populations. This is mainly through employment or social activation activities, which help improve the quality of life of socially disadvantaged people, their economic self-sufficiency, and their integration into society. In the context of sustainable development, agricultural projects play an essential role in maintaining social stability and reliability at the macro level. This paper aims to highlight the importance of social work and its position in projects promoting sustainable development. On the one hand, social work represents the position of a "transfer mechanism" between the management of economic and ecological processes with an agricultural orientation and the disadvantaged clients of social projects on the other hand. 

Keywords: sustainable agriculture, disadvantaged groups, client-family, human capital development, global space

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Published

2024-10-01

How to Cite

Donéeová , H. ., Zvánovcová , V. ., Šetek , J. ., & Alina , J. . (2024). Social Work’s Role in Sustainable Agriculture: Driving Economic Self-Sufficiency and Social Integration. European Journal of Sustainable Development, 13(3), 591. https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2024.v13n3p591

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