Rola instytucji w procesie promowania i rozwoju przedsiebiorczosci na terenach wiejskich

The article analyzes the role of institutions in the development of business activity in rural areas and in assistance available to rural enterprises. It also defines the most significant institutional conditions that contribute to or hamper the establishment and development of enterprises in rural areas. Basing on the results of her own investigations, the author of the article claims that it is necessary to introduce an innovative, comprehensive network of support for enterprises, which would cover the stage of creation of a concept for a business and the shaping of crucial business competencies, financial aid and advisory guidance for the already operating rural firms. The author suggests that for the purpose of implementing such a system it would be advisable to use the National Rural Areas' Network (KSOW).