Participation of stakeholders in territorial development. A study from a rural and bibliometric perspective
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Bibliometrics, governance, local actors, rural communities, territorial developmentAbstract
This article presents a bibliometric analysis of local actors’ participation in territorial development, with a particular focus on rural communities. The research is based on the Scopus database and analytical tools such as Bibliometrix and VOSviewer, which enabled the examination of trends, collaboration networks, and research gaps. The results show a steady growth in scientific production, with Europe demonstrating strong leadership and a growing but still dispersed contribution from Latin America. It is confirmed that local actors are key nodes in territorial governance and sustainability, although their role is mediated by power relations, institutional dynamics, and contextual inequalities. This study provides a comprehensive perspective combining theory, bibliometrics, and comparative insights, offering guidelines to strengthen the influence of local actors in sustainable territorial development policies.
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