The programme sought to define a model of rural settlement. The related tasks included the monitoring of the socio-economic development and economic situation in rural areas; assessment of land resources; development of norms and standards for social and infrastructural services for rural residents; re-settlement of rural residents in areas with more favourable conditions. Criteria were established incorporating economic, environmental and social indicators to determine the potential of rural settlements. By the end of the programme in 2010, the share of settlements with the highest potential had increased to 37% from 16% in 2004, and the share of population living in such settlements increased to 56% from 25% (Table 2.21).