Search for: [Abstract = %22Regional development is largely determined by both the quality and quantity of internal resources%2C as well as the degree to which these are being utilized. Local resources represent unique %E2%80%93 and socially and economically utilizable %E2%80%93 features%2C factors and phenomena in a given area capable of forming its internal development potential. Among these one may differentiate material and non%5C-material resources%2C with a further divide into groups and types. The overriding research objective was to identify the structure of local resources in three regions of eastern Poland%2C and to assess their development potential. For this purpose%2C research procedure assumed evaluating local assets referring to their utility and uniqueness%2C by the means of constructed indicators. The study showed that majority of resources were of average utilitarian and uniqueness value%2C often characterized by considerable spatial differentiation. Several types of prevailing resources were identified including architectural forms and buildings%2C as well as those related to tourism attractiveness. Resources with the greatest impact on enhancing local development tend to be of considerable uniqueness. On the other hand%2C there is a group of highly%5C-unique resources characterized by confined utility regarding the practical point of view. This may attest to the still%5C-untapped potential of local resources in researched regions.%22]

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