References

Original Reference: Malmberg, A. (2005), True Clusters / A Severe Case of Conceptual Headache?, The Inaugural Nordic Geographers Meeting, Lund, 10-14 May 2005

Brief Summary: Highlights the importance of networks and collaboration for rural innovation. PoliRuralPlus pilots should foster stronger rural-urban innovation ecosystems through collaborative networks.

URL: oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2023/09/networks-and-rural-urban-linkages-for-rural-innovation_655fe1af/4928f26b-en.pdf

Original Reference: OECD (Forthcoming), Enhancing Rural Innovation in the United States, OECD Publishing

Brief Summary: Focuses on how innovation drives productivity in rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should emphasize developing innovation ecosystems in rural areas, providing access to digital tools and entrepreneurship opportunities, fostering greater integration with urban markets.

URL: Enhancing Rural Innovation in the United States | OECD

Original Reference: https://www.oecd.org/regional/rural-development/Rural-innovation-background.pdf

Brief Summary: This paper focuses on how innovation in rural areas can drive sustainable economic development. Implications: Innovation is key to overcoming rural challenges like depopulation and limited infrastructure. Recommendations: RAPs should support rural innovation ecosystems by fostering collaboration between rural and urban innovation hubs, providing skills development, and promoting digital inclusion.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/regional/rural-development/Rural-innovation-background.pdf

Original Reference: OECD (2010) Strategies to improve rural service delivery. OECD rural policy reviews. Available at: http://www.oecd.org/cfe/regional-policy/oecdruralpolicyreviewsstrategiestoimproveruralservicedelivery.htm (accessed 27 September 2021). Google Scholar

Brief Summary: This review examines case studies on rural service delivery models and their success factors. It advocates for multi-level governance and stakeholder engagement to enhance rural-urban linkages. PoliRuralPlus can adopt these models to improve service accessibility and support integrated rural development strategies.

URL: http://www.oecd.org/cfe/regional-policy/oecdruralpolicyreviewsstrategiestoimproveruralservicedelivery.htm

Original Reference: Enhancing Innovation in rural regions - OECD

Brief Summary: This page provides an overview of OECD’s work on rural innovation and development. RAPs should integrate innovation policies that enhance rural competitiveness while promoting sustainability. PoliRuralPlus pilots can utilize these frameworks to foster economic diversity and develop rural-urban linkages that support regional growth.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/regional/rural-development/rural-innovation.htm

Original Reference: Arzaghi, M. and J. Henderson (2008), “Networking off Madison Avenue”, The Review of Economic Studies, Vol. 75/4, pp. 1011-1038

Brief Summary: Explores how policy networks impact rural development. Recommendations: RAPs should engage diverse stakeholders in both rural and urban areas to create resilient and integrated policy frameworks that support sustainable rural development and urban cooperation.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1467-937X.2008.00499.X

Original Reference: OECD (2021), Enabling FDI diffusion channels to boost SME productivity and innovation in EU countries and regions: Towards a Policy Toolkit

Brief Summary: This toolkit provides strategies for integrating foreign direct investment (FDI) with local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to stimulate local economies. Implications: PoliRuralPlus can use this to foster rural entrepreneurship. Recommendations: Promote rural SMEs and connect them with urban investors through regional hubs and platforms that encourage rural-urban linkages.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2023/03/policy-toolkit-for-strengthening-fdi-and-sme-linkages_fd716b18.html

Original Reference: PoliRURAL (2020), About – PoliRURAL

Brief Summary: Describes the PoliRural project’s approach to rural policy development using foresight tools. Recommendations: RAPs should include foresight-driven policies that anticipate future rural needs, focusing on sustainability, digital infrastructure, and the integration of rural and urban development plans.

URL: https://polirural.eu/about/

Original Reference: Carlino, G. and W. Kerr (2015), “Agglomeration and Innovation”, in Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics, Elsevier

Brief Summary: This paper discusses pollution generated by industries and the solutions to mitigate its environmental impact. Implications: Industrial pollution disproportionately affects rural areas close to urban-industrial zones. Recommendations: Include industrial pollution mitigation strategies in regional action plans. Encourage cleaner technologies and sustainable industrial practices in regions with close rural-urban connections.

URL: Pollution from Industry: Solutions

Original Reference: OECD (2021), Bridging digital divides in G20 countries, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/35c1d850-en. [35

Brief Summary: Focuses on governance frameworks for making effective public investments, particularly in regions with rural-urban disparities. Implications: PoliRuralPlus should apply these principles to evaluate and structure regional public investments. Recommendations: Adopt transparent, stakeholder-inclusive governance models to ensure equitable resource distribution between rural and urban areas.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1787/35c1d850-en

Original Reference: OECD (2022), Unlocking Rural Innovation, OECD Rural Studies, OECD Publishing, Paris

Brief Summary: Focuses on increasing agricultural productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability. Implications for PoliRuralPlus: Aligns with the need for sustainable farming practices in rural action plans. Recommendation: Include sustainability-focused agricultural policies in RAPs to balance productivity with environmental concerns.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1787/9044a961-en

Original Reference: OECD (Forthcoming), Unlocking Rural Innovation, OECD Publishing

Brief Summary: Duplicate of the earlier link on agricultural productivity and sustainability. The same content, implications, and recommendations apply.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1787/9044a961-en

Original Reference: Carlin, W., M. Schaffer and P. Seabright (2004), “A Minimum of Rivalry: Evidence from Transition Economies on the Importance of Competition for Innovation and Growth”, Contributions in Economic Analysis & Policy, Vol. 3/1

Brief Summary: This study examines the role of public administration in rural-urban governance. Implications: Effective governance structures are needed to manage rural-urban linkages and development. Recommendations: Strengthen governance capacity in rural regions by promoting transparent, multi-stakeholder approaches in regional action plans. Encourage inter-regional cooperation to address governance challenges in rural-urban development.

URL: Public Administration and Regional Development

Original Reference: Razin, A. and C. Yuen (1995), “Factor Mobility and Income Growth: Two Convergence

Brief Summary: Explores the role of public finance in urbanization processes. Recommendations: RAPs should consider fiscal policies that balance funding for infrastructure and services in both urban and rural areas, ensuring equitable development across the rural-urban spectrum.

URL: https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w5135/w5135.pdf

Original Reference: Govindarajan, V. and J. Euchner (2012), “Reverse Innovation”, Research-Technology Management, Vol. 55/6, pp. 13-17

Brief Summary: Explores the role of public policy in driving innovation across rural and urban areas. PoliRuralPlus should incorporate innovation-driven public policies in RAPs to enhance the development of rural-urban regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.5437/08956308x5506003

Original Reference: Skerratt S (2018) Recharging Rural: Creating Sustainable Communities to 2030 and beyond. London, UK: The Prince’s Countryside Fund. Available at: https://www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/recharging-rural-full-report-final.pdf (accessed 27 September 2021). Google Scholar

Brief Summary: This report explores the challenges faced by rural communities, including access to services and economic opportunities. Implications: The report identifies gaps in infrastructure and digital connectivity that are critical for linking rural and urban areas. Recommendations: Integrate digital tools and improve service accessibility in RAPs to bridge rural-urban divides.

URL: https://www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/recharging-rural-full-report-final.pdf

Original Reference: OECD (2019), Measuring the Digital Transformation: A Roadmap for the Future, OECD Publishing, Paris

Brief Summary: Analyzes the role of innovation in driving regional growth. The report recommends that regions develop place-based innovation policies that take advantage of local strengths. PoliRuralPlus pilots can apply these insights by tailoring innovation support to the specific needs of their rural areas.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264311992-en

Original Reference: Rodríguez-Pose, A. and T. Ketterer (2012), “Do Local Amenities Affect the Appeal of Regions in Europe for Migrants?”, Journal of Regional Science, Vol. 52/4, pp. 535-561

Brief Summary: Focuses on climate resilience as part of regional development. Implications: Suggests integrating climate adaptation into RAPs. Recommendations: Strengthen RAPs with green economy policies to support rural-urban resilience​​.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1467-9787.2012.00779.X

Original Reference: Jones M, Woods M (2013) New localities. Regional Studies 47: 29–42 Crossref ISI Google Scholar

Brief Summary: Focuses on regional economic resilience in post-crisis recovery. Implications: Economic diversification in rural regions can enhance resilience. Recommendations: Encourage diverse economic development strategies in rural-urban linkages.

URL: https://web.archive.org/web/20171104125604id_/http:/www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00343404.2012.709612

Original Reference: Cadavid, L., L. Díez-Echavarría and A. Valencia (2017), “Spin-off Activities at Higher Educational Institutions: Performance implications from a modeling perspective”, Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, Vol. 22/02, p. 1750013

Brief Summary: This paper examines the challenges and strategies for innovation in less developed European regions. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between rural and urban areas to foster innovation, improve infrastructure, and support SMEs. Implications: PoliRuralPlus pilots can focus on innovation policies and funding mechanisms to foster economic resilience in rural regions. Recommendations: Promote cross-regional collaboration and access to funding for rural enterprises, with particular focus on technological innovation and SME development in the regional action plans.

URL: Regional Innovation Strategies in Less Developed Europe