Evolution, Efficiency and Challenges of Environmental Management in Bulgarian Agriculture

摘要

Paper presents evolution of environmental management in Bulgarian agriculture during post-communist transition and EU integration; assess efficiency and major challenges of existing system of eco-governance; and suggest recommendations for improvement of public policies. First, it defines content, generic mechanisms, and efficiency of eco-governance. Second, it analyzes evolution of institutional environment, and market, private, public and hybrid modes of environmental management during transition and EU integration. Third, it assesses impact(s) of agricultural transformation on state of environment and identifies major eco-challenges, conflicts and risks. Finally, it suggests recommendations for public policies improvement for effective eco-management and security.