A localized analysis of economic development: the territorial diagnosis, application to 2 small regions of the Massif Central

Abstract

Between research and action, the territorial diagnosis allows a local analysis of rural economic development mechanism. Applied on two isolated rural areas of Massif Central, it shows different development ways although those areas specifications are aliked. The impact of demographic flows is studied. The role of players organisations on construction or increase of spécific resources, is demonstrated. Thanks to its operational feature, territorial diagnosis may be important help for public policies in rural development.