Sustainable Development of Regions in Bulgaria by Instruments of Regional Policy

Abstract

The concept of sustainable development dates back to the 70 - ies of the 20th century, focusing on the relationship between economics and environment.

Sustainable development is a process of change in which resource use, allocation of investments, the orientation of technological and institutional development in general harmony and contribute both to preserve the resource base and to create added value and sustainability of the intervention of change effects.

Key words: sustainable development, regions, regional policy