The provision of social services considering the demographic challenge and rural depopulation in Spain

Abstract

The Spanish public authorities have identifi ed the “democratic challenge” and its consequences for the welfare state and, thus, they have launched proposals to redress the situation. The article focuses on the provision of social services by Spanish public authorities. It concludes that, to fight rural depopulation and to revitalize rural territories, it is necessary to redefine and strengthen the social services system.

Keywords:

demographic challenge, rural depopulation, social services, rural development