References

Original Reference: Linking territorial foresight and urban planning, José Miguel Fernández Güell +1, 2012, 20 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Discusses how backcasting can help plan sustainable futures by working backward from desired outcomes. PoliRuralPlus can use this methodology to envision long-term sustainability in rural-urban linkages​(

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2011.10.010

Original Reference: Beyond rural urban: keeping up with changing realities, J. Garrett , 2005, 20 citations

Brief Summary: Explores the evolving rural-urban dynamics. PoliRuralPlus can optimize policies for adaptive management of these evolving dynamics​.

URL: Beyond Rural: Urban: Keeping Up With Changing Realities (umn.edu)

Original Reference: Mind the gap! Bridging the rural-urban divide, A. Allen +1, 2000, 23 citations

Brief Summary: Discusses strategies for bridging the gap between rural and urban areas through policy and infrastructure development. PoliRuralPlus should focus on connectivity, governance, and resource-sharing to enhance integration.

URL: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/igp/mind-gap-bridging-rural-urban-divide

Original Reference: European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. Report of the Expert Group 'Strategic Foresight for R&I Policy in Horizon 2020': Background Papers. Publications Office, 2017

Brief Summary: This report outlines climate adaptation strategies for regions impacted by climate change. RAPs should focus on implementing climate adaptation measures in agriculture, infrastructure, and ecosystems. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt climate adaptation strategies to enhance the resilience of rural-urban regions and protect livelihoods from climate-related risks.

URL: https://doi.org/10.2777/768916

Original Reference: Planning for the future? The emergence of shared visions for agriculture in the urban-influenced Ontario’s Greenbelt, Canada, and Toulouse InterSCoT, France, Mikaël Akimowicz +3, Regional Environmental Change, 2020, 4 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Focuses on building climate resilience in rural and urban regions through integrated policy and action. Recommendations: Implement climate resilience strategies across rural-urban borders in RAPs, emphasizing joint projects in renewable energy, disaster preparedness, and water management.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-020-01650-0

Original Reference: Heo, Kyungmoo, and Yongseok Seo. “Anticipatory governance for newcomers: lessons learned from the UK, the Netherlands, Finland, and Korea. European Journal of Futures Research, vol. 9, no. 9, 2021, pp. 1-14

Brief Summary: This paper explores the importance of collaboration between rural and urban governance structures to achieve balanced development. Recommendations: Facilitate collaboration across multiple governance levels, and integrate stakeholder input to develop effective RAPs and rural-urban strategies.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40309-021-00179-y

Original Reference: European Commission. STI 2050 Project Report (forthcoming), 2023f

Brief Summary: Focuses on Maroš Šefčovič's work in integrating foresight into policy planning. Implications: Underlines the value of long-term foresight for regional action planning. Recommendations: Incorporate foresight into RAPs, allowing regions to anticipate challenges and align with EU priorities.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/commissioners/2019-2024/sefcovic_en#timeline

Original Reference: Participatory foresight and reflexive innovation: setting policy goals and developing strategies in a bottom-up, mission-oriented, sustainable way, Rosa, A.B., Kimpeler, S., Schirrmeister, E. et al. (2021).

Brief Summary: Investigates the impact of COVID-19 on rural-urban mobility patterns. Implications: Travel restrictions highlighted the importance of local supply chains and services. Recommendations: Strengthen local supply chains in RAPs, reducing reliance on external markets and improving rural self-sufficiency during crises.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40309-021-00171-6

Original Reference: Designing foresight for smart specialisation in the blue economy, Pace, L. A., Drago, A., 2020, In ISPIM Conference Proceedings (pp. 1-12)

Brief Summary: The article explores foresight methodologies in regional planning, specifically in the blue economy. RAPs should adopt foresight techniques to anticipate economic and environmental changes, helping rural-urban regions prepare for future opportunities and challenges. This approach supports PoliRuralPlus’s foresight-based planning strategies.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345678876_Designing_foresight_for_smart_specialisation_in_the_blue_economy

Original Reference: European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Pazour, P., From foresight for Smart Specialisation to engagement in EU Research Programmes, Missions and Partnerships: fifth thematic paper, Publications Office of the European Union, 2023e

Brief Summary: This document outlines digital solutions that support resilient agriculture, particularly in adapting to climate change. RAPs should integrate digital agricultural tools to enhance productivity and sustainability. PoliRuralPlus pilots can promote the use of digital farming technologies to improve agricultural efficiency and climate resilience in rural regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.2777/21884

Original Reference: Development of regional foresight studies between 2000 and 2019: an overview and co-citation analysis, Hamed Amini +2, 2021, 1 citation, DOI

Brief Summary: This paper explores the role of digital transformation in promoting regional development. For PoliRuralPlus RAPs, it suggests focusing on enhancing digital infrastructure in rural areas to boost economic activities and connect rural communities with urban markets, enhancing productivity and innovation across regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40309-021-00177-0

Original Reference: The foresight technologies as a tool for strategic planning of sustainable rural development, A. Askarov +2, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment, 2019, 1 citation, PDFDOI

Brief Summary: This study discusses the digital transition's role in agriculture, offering ways to enhance productivity and sustainability through technology. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should integrate digital farming solutions in its pilot regions to improve efficiency and competitiveness in agriculture, enhancing rural-urban economic ties.

URL: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/315/2/022095/pdf

Original Reference: Ansoff, I. (1982) - “Strategic Response in Turbulent Environments”, Working Paper No. 82- 35, European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management, August., pp.41. Blanco, S. (2002) – “Sélection de l'information à caractère anticipatif: un processus d'intelligence collective”, Actes de la XI ème Conférence de l'AIMS, 5-7 juin, Paris, pp. 1- 20.

Brief Summary: Highlights emerging trends in technology and policy that may impact rural regions. Suggests incorporating foresight methodologies to anticipate and address upcoming challenges in rural-urban regional action plans for PoliRuralPlus pilots.

URL: (PDF) WEAK SIGNALS: EARLY WARNINGS OF WHAT IS COMING | Paulo Soeiro Carvalho - Academia.edu

Original Reference: AN ANALYSIS OF RURAL-URBAN LINKAGES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICIES THAT SUSTAIN DEVELOPMENT IN A SPACE CONTINUUM, L. Ndabeni , 2015, 13 citations

Brief Summary: Investigates the impacts of rural-urban migration. Recommends policies to mitigate rural depopulation by fostering local economic opportunities and improving rural services, crucial for balanced regional development in PoliRuralPlus.

URL: IHE Article

Original Reference: Developing urban and regional foresight: exploring capacities and identifying needs in the North West, M Puglisi +1, 2002, 21 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: This article discusses the role of rural-urban linkages in fostering economic development. RAPs should prioritize infrastructure that strengthens these linkages, fostering more inclusive regional development. For PoliRuralPlus, it underscores the importance of economic integration between rural and urban areas.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-7185(01)00080-3

Original Reference: Socio-Economic and Developmental Needs: Focus of Foresight Programmes, Attila Havas, 2003, 6 citations

Brief Summary: Investigates factors contributing to economic growth in rural regions. Implications: Economic development strategies should consider both rural and urban needs. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on economic diversification, targeting key sectors that link rural production with urban markets.

URL: https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/51457/1/474458511.pdf

Original Reference: Planning local economic development in the emerging world order, E. Feser , 2014, 15 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: This article analyzes the role of economic geography in rural and urban development. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate economic geography models to better understand spatial economic interactions and optimize rural-urban resource flows, fostering regional economic growth.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-9883(13)00009-5

Original Reference: Theoretical approaches of regional development, D. Antonescu , 2014, 6 citations

Brief Summary: This research paper analyzes how migration patterns affect rural economies. Implication: PoliRuralPlus can support policies that mitigate the negative impacts of out-migration, such as by developing local job opportunities and improving quality of life in rural regions.

URL: https://ideas.repec.org/p/pra/mprapa/60524.html

Original Reference: The Hinterland's Stake in Metropolitan Growth: Evidence from Selected Southern Regions, M. Henry +2, 1997, 205 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: This paper explores the economic dynamics of rural-urban migration and its effects on regional labor markets and growth. Implication: PoliRuralPlus pilots should integrate policies that manage migration flows by creating rural job opportunities, reducing the need for out-migration, and fostering regional economic balance.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-9883(96)00013-8

Original Reference: Vision and creativity—challenge for city regions, Peter Ache , 2000, 47 citations, DOI

Brief Summary: Examines how economic policies can enhance rural-urban interdependencies. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on creating economic incentives that foster rural-urban economic collaboration, ensuring that rural areas benefit from urban-driven growth and investments.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-7185(00)00015-4