Conceptual Evolution, Frontier Issues and Planning Responses in International Rural Development
Abstract：
The development and planning of international villages reflect certain
regularity and many experiences, which are of great significance for the revitalization
and development of China’s villages as well as the preparation and implementation
of planning. This paper summarizes the evolution characteristics of international
rural development concepts, identifies the frontier issues of international rural
development at the present stage, and then introduces international policy measures
and planning methods to cope with the above frontier issues. The concept of
international rural development has evolved from urban-rural duality to urban-rural
unity, from efficiency priority to ecological priority, and from single function to
multiple values. Countries have differences in agricultural policies and production
concepts, rural development and stages of transition. The frontier issues focus
on sustainable rural development, urban-rural integration and rural regional
development, exodus and rural contraction, multiple rural functions and spaces,
agricultural landscape and cultural heritage. Countries have accumulated certain
experiences in formulating and implementing policies and plans, and have provided
insights into the formulation of rural development goals, the construction of
planning systems and the preparation and implementation of such plans in China.