References

Original Reference: Barca, F., P. McCann and A. Rodríguez-Pose (2012), “THE CASE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION: PLACE-BASED VERSUS PLACE-NEUTRAL APPROACHES*”, Journal of Regional Science, Vol. 52/1, pp. 134-152

Brief Summary: Analyses urbanisation trends and migration from rural to urban areas. Recommendation: Integrate rural retention strategies into PoliRuralPlus by enhancing rural living conditions, employment opportunities, and infrastructure to prevent excessive migration to cities and support sustainable rural growth.

URL: DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9787.2011.00756.x

Original Reference: Lundmark L. & Pettersson Ö. (2012), The Relevance of Cluster Initiatives in Rural Areas: Regional Policy in Sweden, Urbani izziv, Volume 23, Supplement 1, July 2012 (special issue)

Brief Summary: Analyzes global urbanization trends and their implications for regional policy. PoliRuralPlus should address the pressures of urban expansion on rural areas by promoting balanced development strategies.

URL: https://doi.org/10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2012-23-supplement-1-004

Original Reference: Gray D, Shaw J, Farrington J (2006) Community transport, social capital and social exclusion in rural a reas. Area 38(1): 89–98. Crossref ISI Google Scholar

Brief Summary: This paper explores the rural-urban divide and its implications for regional policy. PoliRuralPlus should use insights to address rural-urban imbalances in policy-making and ensure cohesive development across regions.

URL: https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2006Area...38...89G/abstract

Original Reference: Wear, A. (2008), Innovation and community strength in provincial Victoria, Australasian Journal of Regional Studies, Vol. 14, No. 2, 2008, https://www.anzrsai.org/assets/Uploads/PublicationChapter/264-Wear.pdf. [11 4

Brief Summary: Explores how urbanization trends influence rural-urban linkages, focusing on sustainable development. Recommendations: RAPs should include strategies that foster mutual dependencies between urban and rural areas, particularly in resource management and shared infrastructure planning.

URL: https://www.anzrsai.org/assets/Uploads/PublicationChapter/264-Wear.pdf

Original Reference: Voutilainen O, Korhonen K, Ovaska U (2021b) Mökkibarometri 2021. Luonnonvara- ja biotalouden tutkimus 47/2021. Luonnonvarakeskus. Helsinki. Available at: http://urn.fi/URN (Last accessed 24 September 2021). Google Scholar

Brief Summary: Examines integrated water and waste management practices. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize infrastructure that supports sustainable water and waste management systems, benefiting both rural and urban areas through shared services and ecological restoration.

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2883932/

Original Reference: Taglioni, D. and D. Winkler (2016), “Making Global Value Chains Work for Development”, in Making Global Value Chains Work for Development, The World Bank

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URL: https://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-0157-0_fm

Original Reference: Taglioni, D. and D. Winkler (2016), “Making Global Value Chains Work for Development”, in Making Global Value Chains Work for Development, The World Bank, https://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-0157-0_fm. [7

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Original Reference: Bauer, M., Blattman, C., Chytilov, J., Henrich, J., Miguel, E. and Mitts, T. (2016), ‘Can war foster cooperation?’ Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 249–274.

Brief Summary: Discusses how the pandemic has highlighted urban vulnerabilities. Recommendations include improving health infrastructure, which is crucial for rural-urban planning.

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33553567/

Original Reference: Bol, D., Giani, M., Blais, A. and Loewen, P. J. (2020), ‘The effect of COVID-19 lockdowns on political support: Some good news for democracy?’ European Journal of Political Research, Vol. 60, No. 2, pp. 497–505.

Brief Summary: Explores health disparities in rural-urban areas. Recommendations for PoliRuralPlus include improving healthcare access in rural areas​.

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27914936

Original Reference: Borgonovi, F. and Pokropek, A. (2020), ‘Can we rely on trust in science to beat the COVID-19 pandemic?’ PsyArXiv, 21 May. Bourdieu, P. (1985), ‘The forms of capital’, in Richardson, J. G., (ed.), Handbook of theory and research for the sociology of education, Greenwood, New York, pp. 241–58.

Brief Summary: Discusses the disproportionate effects of the pandemic on rural communities. PoliRuralPlus can address these impacts in its recovery strategies​.

URL: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/131109788/The_effect_of_COVID_19_BOL_Acc3May 2020_GOLD_VoR_CC_BY_.pdf

Original Reference: Czymara, C. S., Langenkamp, A. and Cano, T. (2021), ‘Cause for concerns: Gender inequality in experiencing the COVID-19 lockdown in Germany’, European Societies, Vol. 23, Suppl. 1, S68–S81.

Brief Summary: The article reviews 25 years of research on transparency and its effects on governance. It emphasizes the role of transparency in building trust and improving governance in both rural and urban areas, which can help with regional development planning. Recommendations include strengthening transparency in regional policy frameworks.

URL: 25 years of transparency research: Evidence and future directions

Original Reference: Del Vicario, M., Bessi, A., Zollo, F., Petroni, F., Scala, A., Caldarelli, G. et al (2016), ‘The spreading of misinformation online’, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Vol. 113, No. 3, pp. 554–559.

Brief Summary: This study investigates the impacts of air pollution on public health in urban and rural areas. RAPs should focus on integrated air quality management strategies, addressing both rural and urban needs. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage this to improve health outcomes through cleaner air initiatives in regional planning.

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26729863/

Original Reference: Henning-Smith, C. (2020), ‘The unique impact of COVID-19 on older adults in rural areas’, Journal of Aging & Social Policy, Vol. 32, Nos. 4–5, pp. 396–402.

Brief Summary: This paper highlights the environmental health risks in rural-urban transition zones. Recommendations: Ensure that RAPs incorporate environmental health assessments, particularly focusing on pollution management and sustainable resource use.

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32475255/

Original Reference: European Commission (2018), Flash Eurobarometer 464 – Fake news and disinformation online, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg

Brief Summary: This report analyzes the performance of SMEs across Europe, emphasizing their importance in rural economies. RAPs should support rural SMEs through innovation, financing, and access to markets. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage SME support programs to stimulate rural entrepreneurship and economic diversification in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/2d79b85a-4cea-11e8-be1d01aa75ed71a1/language-en

Original Reference: Portes, A. (1998), ‘Social capital: Its origins and applications in modern sociology’, Annual Review of Sociology, Vol. 24, pp. 1–24.

Brief Summary: This review explores various sociological theories, including rural-urban migration and social inequality. Recommendations: Use these insights to address socio-economic disparities in RAPs, particularly focusing on reducing rural outmigration and enhancing social cohesion.

URL: https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev.soc.24.1.1

Original Reference: Putnam, R. D. (2000), Bowling alone: The collapse and revival of American community, Simon & Schuster, New York.

Brief Summary: This book by Robert Putnam examines the decline of social capital in American communities. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate strategies for fostering social capital in rural areas, such as community-building activities and stronger local governance structures to revive engagement.

URL: https://www.socialcapitalgateway.org/content/book/putnam-r-d-2000-bowling-alone-collapse-andrevival-american-community-new-york-simon-sc

Original Reference: Hooghe, L. and Marks, G. (2005), ‘Calculation, community and cues: Public opinion on European integration’, European Union Politics, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 419–443.

Brief Summary: This paper explores how governance structures impact regional policy outcomes. Recommendations: Integrate multi-level governance strategies into rural-urban action plans to ensure collaborative decision-making and efficient resource allocation.

URL: https://www.ssoar.info/ssoar/bitstream/handle/document/22892/ssoar-eup-2005-4-hooghe_et_alcalculation.pdf

Original Reference: Cook, F. L., Jacobs, L. R. and Kim, D. (2010), ‘Trusting what you know: Information, knowledge, and confidence in social security’, The Journal of Politics, Vol. 72, No. 2, pp. 397– 412.

Brief Summary: This study examines the disparities in cardiovascular health outcomes between rural and urban populations. Implications: Health disparities can weaken rural-urban linkages by reducing productivity and quality of life in rural areas. Recommendations: Address health disparities in regional action plans by improving access to healthcare in rural areas, promoting preventive care, and fostering partnerships between rural health providers and urban healthcare institutions to ensure equitable access to services and better health outcomes.

URL: Cardiovascular Health in Rural and Urban Areas

Original Reference: Dalton, R. J. (1999), ‘Political support in advanced industrial democracies’, in Norris, P. (ed.), Critical citizens. Global support for democratic governance, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, pp. 57–77.

Brief Summary: This report addresses gender disparities exacerbated by COVID-19, especially in rural areas. It highlights the importance of gender-sensitive policies in RAPs to ensure inclusive recovery efforts. Focus areas include equitable access to services, opportunities for women in rural economies, and support for gender-balanced policymaking.

URL: Human Rights UNSW: Gender Inequality and COVID-19

Original Reference: Gender Inequality during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Income, Expenditure, Savings, and Job Loss | IZA - Institute of Labor Economics

Brief Summary: Discusses climate adaptation measures in rural regions. PoliRuralPlus should prioritize climate adaptation in RAPs to safeguard rural areas from environmental impacts exacerbated by urban growth.

URL: https://academic.oup.com/book/36109/chapterabstract/313588205?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false