The report was compiled on the basis of data from 30 OSCE member countries.

Prof. Dr. Mirjana Radovanović attended an event that can be considered very important for a better understanding of improving the quality of life in small towns and rural areas.

The speakers pointed out several important features that were observed in the research. First of all, the population in rural areas is declining and the residents are getting older. A special problem is the adequacy of health care:

The report shows that the services of banks, pharmacies and schools are less accessible in rural areas, especially those with less than 10.000 inhabitants:

“OECD Report launch – Getting to Services in Towns and Villages”  (.doc)

Agenda OSCE (PDF)