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The European Union has been supporting the development of infrastructure in rural areas by structural funds for several years to eradicate the significant differences in quality and availability of the infrastructure, existing throughout the member states. The means from structural funds have been mainly used for the development of new roads, railways, telecommunication infrastructure as well as the power distribution grid. The improved infrastructure enabled the setting up of small businesses and resulted in the creation of new jobs. Considering experience acquired by the EU countries the development of infrastructure in rural areas of Poland seems to be advisable.