PILLAR | STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES | OPPORTUNITIES | THREATS |
1. Availability of public and other services | S1.01 Sound infrastructure of national transport networks and proximity to airports and ports. Sufficient public transporting connection among remote areas and main big cities. | W1.01 Inadequate intra-regional public transportation network. Difficult accessibility to remote areas due to the topography and the old road network. | O1.01 Development of new online services (health, education, administration) based on new technologies | T1.01 Abandonment of rural youth in search of higher education opportunities. |
S1.02 Good medical system (primary care). | W1.02 Insufficient opportunities for higher, professional education and training and reeducation of existed population (agriculture sector). Low level of regional research institutions and Low level of ICT diffusion | O1.02 Improve education services (higher and professional education, lifelong learning, courses for immigrants and vulnerable groups) | T1.02 Lack of public resources for education, health, and social security insurance |
| W1.03 Specialisation in low tech activities in agriculture | O1.03 Development of public transportation network among remote areas and improving accessibility of all remote areas to airports and ports | T1.03 Lack of background for the adequate use of new technologies (adoption gap) |
| W1.04 Limited medical stuff and equipment | | |
| W1.05 Lack of telework opportunities and adequate remote services in the area | | |
2. Recreation / social activities | S2.01 Important cultural treasures (famous archaeological sites), natural resources (thermal springs, Natura 2000 areas) and religious destinations. | W2.01 Lack of well-organized structures of leisure (e.g. thematic parks) | O2.01 Take advantage of cultural and natural resources for leisure | T2.01 Inadequate motives to attract young population |
S2.02 A lot of women deal with social activities in their areas (agro-tourism enterprises) | | | |
3. Living condition, quality of life and standard of living | S3.01 Housing opportunities are considered good | W3.01 Low annual income | | T3.01 High amount and complexity of public services' bureaucracy |
S3.02 Rural areas are considered safe and comfortable places to live | W3.02 Inadequate educational structures for immigrants and vulnerable groups | | |
4. Demographic & human capital | S4.01 There are women in the territory, although there is masculinization of the area | W4.01 Low percentage of births and young people | | T4.01 Depopulation |
| W4.02 Not enough working people to support the dependent population (i.e. children, elderly). | | T4.02 Demographic/Aging |
5. Business, economy & innovation | S5.01 The area offers possibilities for economic activities related to sustainable tourism (cultural, natural heritage, gastronomy, etc.), logistics as well as related to agricultural production, agribusiness and manufacturing (strong secondary sector). | W5.01 High percentage of unemployment | O5.01 Modernisation of the agro-food sector and linkages with other sectors along the value chain | T5.01 Lack of start-ups and innovation culture within firms |
S5.02 The area is suitable for the development of sustainable agriculture, livestock and forestry production | W5.02 There are not enough sources of financing for the creation of innovative companies | O5.02 Improved support to upgrading SMEs technological capacity | T5.02 Shortage of higher education/ skilled employees in some businesses |
S5.03 RES capacity (solar, wind, hydro) | W5.03 Tax system | O5.03 Promotion of environmental and energy saving technologies (RES) linking to agriculture production. | T5.03 Further decline of agricultural sector and abandonment of specific crops due to reduction of subsidies |
S5.04 Great concentration in fisheries and aquaculture | W5.04 Lack of new businesses in the area | O5.04 Increased focus on agritourism promotion | |
| | O5.05 Explore synergies with other regions in terms of innovation infrastructure and technology transfer | |
| | O5.06 Investments in tourism, energy logistics, export-oriented manufacturing, food and beverage and expansion to new markets | |
| | O5.07 Raise awareness among local entrepreneurs, concerning issues related to innovation and technology management | |
| | O5.08 Development of sustainable cultivation plans for new crops | |
6. Social and cultural aspects of rural areas | S6.01 Women and men have equal possibilities to work and do business | W6.01 Women and young people don’t participate enough in decision making | | |
7. Environment & Biodiversity | S7.01 Important natural and cultural resources (Delfi, Thermopyles) | W7.01 Lack of informative actions regarding sustainable agriculture from central authorities | O7.01 Initiatives and organized actions for promotion (publicity, marketing activities and projects, agritourism) and effective exploitation of high natural and historical value areas | |
S7.02 The area has high value landscapes and biodiversity, well considered by the population | W7.02 Lack of informative actions regarding greening measures of CAP | O7.02 Digital technologies can enhance environmental agriculture practices and activities (Smart farmings) | |
| | O7.03 Develop activities towards Circular economy | |