Indicators of rural development - case study of Užice

The rural development of the territory of Zlatibor district, based on the agrarian economic foundations of sustainable development, becomes imperative for the overall economic development of the city Užice, as well as the district. The formulation of the paper corresponds to current problems in the field of rural development. In accordance with the defined topic, the goal of this work is to show the achieved level of development of the rural area. The paper presents the problems of the agricultural sector of the local community and provides guidelines and opportunities for further long-term development of agriculture and the rural area of Užice, which contribute to the development of the local economy and society as a whole. Economic, ecological, socio-demographic, developmental and other indicators within the framework of sustainable development of rural areas. The importance of competent institutions and organizations at the level of the city of Užice in solving important problems and creating favorable conditions for the development of agriculture and rural development is emphasized. Rural areas represent a large part of the territory of the Zlatibor district, so the development of this area is a very important segment of the overall development plan of the city of Užice. The rural area of Užice has significant natural resources for agricultural and rural development. However, rural areas cannot be developed without a strategic plan and assistance from the Republic of Serbia. The support of the state and competent institutions, the local self-government itself, is of fundamental importance in creating a more favorable socio-economic environment for rural development.