Katarzyna Walkowiak, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor at the Department of Study of Local Authorities and Self-Government, Faculty of Political Science and Journalism, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland.
During the Chambers of Commerce – 4th International Conference we will deliver a lecture on the topic: “Chambers of Agriculture in Poland and France: A Comparative Study”.
Abstract
Poland and France are distinguished by its chambers of agriculture forming a long-standing element of its political and administrative system. The analysis of how the self-governing agricultural bodies operate in Poland shows that a mere adoption of the law which defines self-governing agricultural bodies as entities of decentralized public administration does not mean that we are dealing with true self-governance. On the one hand, the legislator appreciates the role of the self-governing agricultural bodies and has established them as public-law associations, on the other, the provisions of the same law do not grant agricultural chambers the powers that would allow them to fully implement the tasks they are supposed to fulfil. In France, chambers of agriculture have undergone dynamic modernization, reorganization, and yet they still face numerous challenges, including the need to change the electoral law, assess their own effectiveness, improve transparency, and strengthen representativeness. In this context, the question arises as to the future chambers of agriculture as permanent participants in the decision-making process in these countries.
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This year, the Conference is scheduled for one day online – November 20, 2025. Free access. Links will be send by e-mail only for registerred participants!
More information about the Conference, Speakers and agenda are avaiable at https://chambers.pl.
See you in November!
