An Approach to the Worth-Living Integrated Development of Small Isolated Greek Islands

The Case of Agios Efstratios Isl., Northern Aegean

Bibliographic Data

ID13061784
AuthorsAthanasios Tatsis (National Technical University of Athens, corresponding author), Angeliki Geronteli (National Technical University of Athens), Elya Michailidou (National Technical University of Athens)
Year2020
Volume9
Issue1
Publication date2020-06-29
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Marine and Island Cultures (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2212-6821 • E-ISSN: 2212-6821
PublisherShima Publishing (PUBLISHER • AU)
DOI10.21463/jmic.2020.09.1.04
OpenAlexW3042193754
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited12

Small remote islands of Greece are mainly characterized by geographical isolation, minimal utilization of their resources, limited economic activities and population shrinkage. Restrictions and problems that negatively affect their attractiveness and make it necessary to implement actions, not only to prevent visible threat of future abandonment but also to attract new people for permanent living. In an attempt to redefine the development framework for islands with these characteristics, a new approach is proposed, based on the interdisciplinary seven steps methodology to the worthliving integrated development. This approach, unlike today's policies, focuses on the particular elements of the island's physical and socioeconomic reality, as well as their interdependences, interactions and changes over time for utilization of all possible perspectives. This methodology is applied to Agios Efstratios Island in Aegean Archipelago where, on the basis of on-site research and consultation with the local community, their vision is revealed, active participation and

Geography · Regional science · Regional Development and Management Studies · Regional resilience and development

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