Barbara Szejgiec-Kolenda

Abstract

This article examines how the circumstance of being located in a left-behind regionof the EU’s eastern deep periphery shapes people’s perceptions of migration flows (emigration,immigration and internal migration), and how inhabitants are affected. We have used semi-structuredinterviews with local-government representatives and inhabitants of a sending region – the county(powiat) of Łuków in eastern Poland. We illustrate how long-term depopulation mainly due to migrationoutflows is able to encourage perceptions of the situation in the region that are described mainlyin negative terms, especially when it comes to social capital and the lack of prospects for young people.The results also highlight the importance of place-based migration policies being introduced to overcomethe negative effects of depopulation.

Keywords: migrations, perception of emigration, peripheral region, Poland

Barbara Szejgiec-Kolenda [b.szejgiec@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation, Polish Academy of Sciences Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warsaw: Poland
Tomasz Komornicki [t.komorn@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation, Polish Academy of Sciences Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warsaw: Poland

Citation

APA: Szejgiec-Kolenda, B., & Komornicki, T. (2022). Understanding Migration’s Effects: Inhabitants’ Perspectives on Socio-Economic Development in Deep Peripheries of the EU. Europa XXI, 43, 111-130. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2022.43.6
MLA: Szejgiec-Kolenda, Barbara, and Komornicki, Tomasz. "Understanding Migration’s Effects: Inhabitants’ Perspectives on Socio-Economic Development in Deep Peripheries of the EU". Europa XXI, vol. 43, 2022, pp. 111-130. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2022.43.6
Chicago: Szejgiec-Kolenda, Barbara, and Komornicki, Tomasz. "Understanding Migration’s Effects: Inhabitants’ Perspectives on Socio-Economic Development in Deep Peripheries of the EU". Europa XXI 43 (2022): 111-130. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2022.43.6
Harvard: Szejgiec-Kolenda, B., & Komornicki, T. 2022. "Understanding Migration’s Effects: Inhabitants’ Perspectives on Socio-Economic Development in Deep Peripheries of the EU". Europa XXI, vol. 43, pp. 111-130. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2022.43.6

Abstract

The study assess the position of the Śląskie Voivodeship in the European space of flows. The main objectives are: (1) to examine the regional position in the interregional space of flows, and (2) to assess this position in terms of the decarbonisation processes planned under the European Green Deal policy. In order to do this, the strengths and weaknesses of the region were identified, the flows potentially vulnerable to the restructuring process of the region's coal-based economy were recognised, and the extent and scale of the impact of decarbonisation on the region's economic situation was determined. An analysis of indicators such as intensity and concentration of flows places the region on the flow periphery, as the most significant flows are concentrated in Western and Northern Europe. One exception to this pattern is the transport of goods when measured in tonnes, which makes the region an important hub on a European scale. However, the most intensive flows link it with other Polish regions. Moreover the specificity of the Śląskie Voivodeship means that any effects of the European Green Deal will be particularly strongly felt, as it is among the regions experiencing the greatest negative impact of this policy on the economy and labour market.

Keywords: decarbonisation, European Green Deal, flows, international competitiveness of regions, low-carbon transition, position with(in) the space of flows, space of flows, Śląskie Voivodeship

Julia Wójcik [j.wojcik@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55 00-818 Warsaw: Poland
Barbara Szejgiec-Kolenda [b.szejgiec@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation, Polish Academy of Sciences Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warsaw: Poland
Konrad Czapiewski [konrad@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
Tomasz Komornicki [t.komorn@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation, Polish Academy of Sciences Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warsaw: Poland
Miguel Ángel Almazán-Gómez [malmazan@unizar.es], Department of Economic Analysis, University of Zaragoza, Gran Vía 2, 50005, Zaragoza: Spain / AgriFood Institute of Aragon, IA2, Calle de Miguel Servet, 177, 50013, Zaragoza: Spain

Citation

APA: Wójcik, J., Szejgiec-Kolenda, B., Czapiewski, K., Komornicki, T., & Almazán-Gómez, M. (2022). The place of Śląskie Voivodeship (Poland) in the greening space of flows. Europa XXI, 42, 31-65. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2022.42.6
MLA: Wójcik, Julia, et al. "The place of Śląskie Voivodeship (Poland) in the greening space of flows". Europa XXI, vol. 42, 2022, pp. 31-65. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2022.42.6
Chicago: Wójcik, Julia, Szejgiec-Kolenda, Barbara, Czapiewski, Konrad, Komornicki, Tomasz, and Almazán-Gómez, Miguel Ángel. "The place of Śląskie Voivodeship (Poland) in the greening space of flows". Europa XXI 42 (2022): 31-65. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2022.42.6
Harvard: Wójcik, J., Szejgiec-Kolenda, B., Czapiewski, K., Komornicki, T., & Almazán-Gómez, M. 2022. "The place of Śląskie Voivodeship (Poland) in the greening space of flows". Europa XXI, vol. 42, pp. 31-65. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2022.42.6

Abstract

The main objective of the paper is to present directions of mutual interrelationships between the state of spatial planning (at different levels of public administration) and effective cohesion policy, conceived as operational programmes carried out in Poland in the years 2004-2016. In the research study, the following results were attained: defining the basic planning conditions of development policies implementation resulting from integration with EU, indicating the consequences of these conditions for territorial governance and for the implementation of cohesion policy, as well as identifying the solutions adopted by Poland lying at the intersection between spatial development and investments financed by the EU funds. The paper presents the most important challenges, adopted solutions and effects of their utilization in Poland within three thematic issues: a) polycentricity and suburbanisation, b) transport infrastructure and accessibility and c) natural and cultural heritage.

Keywords: territorial governance, spatial planning, cohesion policy, Territorial Agenda 2020

Tomasz Komornicki [t.komorn@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation, Polish Academy of Sciences Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warsaw: Poland
Barbara Szejgiec-Kolenda [b.szejgiec@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation, Polish Academy of Sciences Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warsaw: Poland
Bożena Degórska [bodego@twarda.pan.pl], Instytut Geografii i Przestrzennego Zagospodarowania im. S. Leszczyckiego PAN
Katarzyna Goch [gochkatarzyna@gmail.com], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland
Przemysław Śleszyński [psleszyn@twarda.pan.pl], Instytut Geografii i Przestrzennego Zagospodarowania PAN
Maria Bednarek-Szczepańska [bednarek@twarda.pan.pl], Instytut Geografii i Przestrzennego Zagospodarowania im. S. Leszczyckiego PAN
Piotr Siłka [psilka@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55, 00‑818 Warszawa, Poland

Citation

APA: Komornicki, T., Szejgiec-Kolenda, B., Degórska, B., Goch, K., Śleszyński, P., Bednarek-Szczepańska, M., & Siłka, P. (2018). Spatial planning determinants of cohesion policy implementation in Polish regions. Europa XXI, 35, 69-87. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2018.35.5
MLA: Komornicki, Tomasz, et al. "Spatial planning determinants of cohesion policy implementation in Polish regions". Europa XXI, vol. 35, 2018, pp. 69-87. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2018.35.5
Chicago: Komornicki, Tomasz, Szejgiec-Kolenda, Barbara, Degórska, Bożena, Goch, Katarzyna, Śleszyński, Przemysław, Bednarek-Szczepańska, Maria, and Siłka, Piotr. "Spatial planning determinants of cohesion policy implementation in Polish regions". Europa XXI 35 (2018): 69-87. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2018.35.5
Harvard: Komornicki, T., Szejgiec-Kolenda, B., Degórska, B., Goch, K., Śleszyński, P., Bednarek-Szczepańska, M., & Siłka, P. 2018. "Spatial planning determinants of cohesion policy implementation in Polish regions". Europa XXI, vol. 35, pp. 69-87. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2018.35.5

Abstract

The study presents a brief review of Polish border regions’ participation in the global economy in 2013 based on export linkages at the local level (LAU 1). The paper offers an extended understanding of the export activity of intermediaries in foreign trade comparing to manufacturing companies. Results confirm the relatively greater importance of intermediaries activity in border areas, especially at the eastern border.

Keywords: border regions, intermediaries in foreign trade, firm localisation, regional exports

Barbara Szejgiec-Kolenda [b.szejgiec@twarda.pan.pl], Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation, Polish Academy of Sciences Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warsaw: Poland

Citation

APA: Szejgiec-Kolenda, B. (2018). Export activity patterns of border regions in Poland. Europa XXI, 34, 113-122. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2018.34.7
MLA: Szejgiec-Kolenda, Barbara. "Export activity patterns of border regions in Poland". Europa XXI, vol. 34, 2018, pp. 113-122. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2018.34.7
Chicago: Szejgiec-Kolenda, Barbara. "Export activity patterns of border regions in Poland". Europa XXI 34 (2018): 113-122. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2018.34.7
Harvard: Szejgiec-Kolenda, B. 2018. "Export activity patterns of border regions in Poland". Europa XXI, vol. 34, pp. 113-122. https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2018.34.7