델파이 기법을 활용한 농촌 공익기능 분류 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop a new classification of the public interest functions in rural areas. The following methodology was adopted: First, we reviewed previous studies on the concepts and classification of multi-functionality of agricultural and rural areas. Second, the Delphi method was used to aggregate opinions on the public interest functions in rural areas from a diverse set of experts. Third, we suggested two principles (connectivity, independence) for classifying the public interest functions in rural areas and we derived detailed functions using these principles. The public interest functions of rural areas were classified into ‘function for providing rural landscape resources’, ‘function for providing cultural resources’, ‘function for providing healing and experience space resources’, and ‘function for social maintenance’. Based on this classification, this study can be used to provide preliminary research data for the economic assessment of the public interest functions in agricultural and rural areas.