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The aim of this paper is to attempt to show the significance of human capital in the development of rural areas and financial sources for investment in this capital. It is necessary to take into consideration also the factors which increase the efficiency of the investment in this process. An adequate level of skills and knowledge is the main factor of long-lasting growth of regional economy. For this reason, modern socio-economic policy has to be oriented to human capital development. Adequate exploration of European funds is the condition to make changes and liquidation of the diversity between inhabitants of cities and countries. It will let the profits to became different and it is a significant condition to improve the work efficiency.