References

Original Reference: Deschouwer, K. (2012), The politics of Belgium: Governing a divided society, Palgrave Macmillan, New York.

Brief Summary: This book discusses spatial planning across European regions, offering insights into policy integration. RAPs should prioritize spatial planning that integrates rural and urban development, addressing infrastructure, housing, and economic development in a cohesive manner. This aligns with PoliRuralPlus goals for balanced regional development.

URL: https://lib.ugent.be/en/catalog/rug01:001983893

Original Reference: Lechler, M. (2019), ‘Employment shocks and anti-EU sentiment’, European Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 59, pp. 266–295

Brief Summary: This article discusses the role of undocumented infections in the spread of COVID-19. Recommendations: In the context of RAPs, focus on enhancing public health infrastructure in rural areas to manage health crises and ensure equal access to healthcare services across urban and rural regions.

URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-1124-9

Original Reference: Dussaillant, F. and Guzmán, E. (2014), ‘Trust via disasters: The case of Chile’s 2010 earthquake’, Disasters, Vol. 38, pp. 808–832.

Brief Summary: This paper focuses on the sustainability and resilience of rural-urban linkages, particularly in the context of climate change and economic shocks. RAPs should integrate sustainability goals into their planning processes, ensuring that rural-urban linkages are resilient to future disruptions—this aligns with PoliRuralPlus's regional focus.

URL: https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi3_7d9NCHAxW2RkEAHbi3E7oQFnoECBUQAQ&url=

Original Reference: Gilles, I., Bangerter, A., Clémence, A. et al (2011), ‘Trust in medical organizations predicts pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccination behavior and perceived efficacy of protection measures in the Swiss public’, European Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 26, pp. 203–210

Brief Summary: Examines sustainable land management practices in rural and urban contexts. PoliRuralPlus should integrate sustainable land management strategies into RAPs to ensure balanced resource use and environmental protection.

URL: https://doc.rero.ch/record/313063

Original Reference: Scholz, J. T. and Lubell, M. (1998), ‘Trust and taxpaying: Testing the heuristic approach to collective action’, American Journal of Political Science, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 398–417

Brief Summary: Explores the relationship between tax evasion and social trust. Implications: High levels of trust between citizens and institutions are crucial for policy compliance. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on trust-building measures in rural regions to ensure successful policy implementation and reduce rural-urban tensions .

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5094833_Tax_Evasion_and_the_Importance_of_Trust

Original Reference: Canache, D., Mondak, J. J. and Seligson, M. A. (2001), ‘Meaning and measurement in cross-national research on satisfaction with democracy’, Public Opinion Quarterly, Vol. 65, No. 4, pp. 506–528.

Brief Summary: This report analyzes the role of government versus community-driven responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Implications: Strong community engagement is crucial in rural regions to address crises like COVID-19. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus should emphasize community-driven initiatives and resilience in regional action plans, particularly in times of crisis. Build strong local governance models that incorporate bottom-up approaches to crisis management.

URL: COVID-19 Government vs. Community Action

Original Reference: Krishna, A. (2002), ‘Enhancing political participation in democracies: What is the role of social capital?’ Comparative Political Studies, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 437–460

Brief Summary: This publication explores the economic drivers behind urban expansion and land-use changes. PoliRuralPlus should focus on balancing urbanization with the preservation of rural areas to ensure sustainable growth.

URL: https://scholars.duke.edu/publication/658557

Original Reference: Dinesen, P. T. and Jæger, M. M. (2013), ‘The effect of terror on institutional trust: New evidence from the 3/11 Madrid Terrorist attack’, Political Psychology, Vol. 34, No. 6, pp. 917–926

Brief Summary: This study explores how trust in institutions is affected by crises like terrorism. For RAPs, it highlights the importance of building trust between rural and urban communities through transparent governance, especially during crises. PoliRuralPlus can integrate these governance models into rural-urban policy frameworks to enhance community trust.

URL: https://research.ku.dk/search/result/?pure=en/publications/the-effect-of-terror-on-institutionaltrust(f3926d23-6cfe-4cdb-98f1-a62b411c887f)/export.html

Original Reference: Alcidi, C. and Corti, F. (2022), ‘The EU response to COVID-19: Breaking old taboos?’ in Vanhercke, B. and Spasova, S. (eds.), Social policy in the European Union: State of play 2021 – Re-emerging social ambitions as the EU recovers from the pandemic, ETUI, Brussels, pp. 39–60.

Brief Summary: Explores how the EU responded to COVID-19, focusing on rural and urban vulnerabilities. Suggests incorporating resilience strategies into rural-urban plans to mitigate future shocks and promote recovery in both sectors.

URL: EU Response to COVID-19

Original Reference: Nyhan, B., Reifler, J. and Ubel, P. A. (2013), ‘The hazards of correcting myths about health care reform’, Medical Care, Vol. 51, pp. 127–132

Brief Summary: Analyses the socioeconomic differences between urban and rural populations. Highlights how policies must account for these disparities to foster balanced regional growth. PoliRuralPlus can apply this analysis in targeting social equity in its pilot projects.

URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/41714666

Original Reference: Daniele, G., Martinangeli, A., Passarelli, F., Sas, W. and Windsteiger, L. (2021), Wind of change? Experimental survey evidence on the COVID-19 shock and socio-political attitudes in Europe, Working paper of the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance, No. 2020–10, Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance, Munich.

Brief Summary: This paper evaluates the economic impact of COVID-19 on regional economies, highlighting the uneven effects between rural and urban areas. It suggests that RAPs should focus on strengthening local resilience, improving digital infrastructure, and supporting small businesses, which can benefit PoliRuralPlus pilots in post-COVID recovery.

URL: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3671674

Original Reference: Brzezinski, A., Deiana, G., Kecht, V. and Van Dijcke, D. (2020), The COVID-19 pandemic: Government vs community action across the United States, INET Oxford working paper, No. 2020–06, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.

Brief Summary: This paper explores how COVID-19 affected rural-urban linkages, particularly in terms of economic and social resilience. For PoliRuralPlus, it emphasizes the need for RAPs to address post-pandemic recovery by improving healthcare access, digital infrastructure, and economic diversification in rural areas. Strengthening rural health systems and remote working capabilities will help rural regions better withstand future shocks .

URL: https://europepmc.org/article/ppr/ppr327121

Original Reference: Fridman, I., Lucas, N., Henke, D. and Zigler, C. K. (2020), ‘Association between public knowledge about COVID-19, trust in information sources, and adherence to social distancing: Cross-sectional survey’, JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Vol. 6, No. 3, e22060

Brief Summary: Discusses how the pandemic affected healthcare delivery in rural areas, exacerbating existing inequalities. Implications: Rural areas need improved healthcare infrastructure. Recommendations: RAPs should address rural healthcare disparities by strengthening healthcare systems and ensuring access to essential services in collaboration with urban centers.

URL: NCBI: COVID-19's Impact on Rural Health

Original Reference: Tabellini, G. (2010), ‘Culture and institutions: Economic development in the regions of Europe’, Journal of the European Economic Association, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 677–716

Brief Summary: Explores the role of EU research funding in developing COVID-19 vaccines and mitigating the impact of the pandemic. Implications: The pandemic has highlighted the importance of research and innovation in crisis management. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus should integrate lessons from COVID-19 research to enhance resilience in rural-urban development strategies .

URL: Tackling COVID-19 – Role of European Research

Original Reference: Jost, J. T., Federico, C. M. and Napier, J. L. (2009), ‘Political ideology: Its structure, functions, and elective affinities’, Annual Review of Psychology, Vol. 60, No. 1, pp. 307–337

Brief Summary: Discusses how psychological insights contribute to shaping policies for rural and urban areas. Implications: Mental health and social inclusion are key aspects of rural development. Recommendations: Incorporate psychological well-being initiatives into rural development policies, especially focusing on inclusion, mental health, and social cohesion to support sustainable growth in rural areas.

URL: https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev.psych.60.110707.163600

Original Reference: Lewandowsky, S., Gignac, G. E. and Vaughan, S. (2013), ‘The pivotal role of perceived scientific consensus in acceptance of science’, Nature Climate Change, Vol. 3, pp. 399–404.

Brief Summary: Highlights the importance of perceived scientific consensus in public acceptance of policies. For PoliRuralPlus, aligning RAPs with credible, science-backed strategies can enhance public support in rural-urban transitions.

URL: https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/publications/the-pivotal-role-of-perceived-scientificconsensus-in-acceptance-

Original Reference: Rothstein, B. and Stolle, D. (2008), ‘The state and social capital: An institutional theory of generalized trust’, Comparative Politics, Vol. 40, No. 4, pp. 441–459

Brief Summary: Investigates how institutions and social capital shape trust within communities. Implications: Emphasizes the need for trust in rural development initiatives. Recommendations: Incorporate community trust-building measures in RAPs to enhance participation in rural projects.

URL: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-State-and-Social-Capital%3A-An-Institutional-ofRothstein-Stolle/3a81ca3de4b5ec82cfcc44b2d0609f929731493c

Original Reference: Grimmelikhuijsen, S. (2012), ‘Linking transparency, knowledge and citizen trust in government: An experiment’, International Review of Administrative Sciences, Vol. 78, No. 1, pp. 50–73

Brief Summary: Explores the link between transparency and public trust in governance. PoliRuralPlus should ensure transparency and open communication in RAPs to foster trust and collaboration among rural and urban stakeholders.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254886772_Linking_Transparency_Knowledge_and_Citizen_Trust_in_Government_An_Experiment

Original Reference: Prognos, Handelsblatt (2022), ‘Zukunftsatlas 2022’, 29 October.

Brief Summary: Highlights regional economic performance and future prospects in Germany. Recommendations: RAPs should integrate economic resilience measures, focusing on sectors that bridge rural and urban economies, such as tech and green energy, to drive balanced growth.

URL: https://www.prognos.com/en/zukunftsatlas-2022-en

Original Reference: Gilson, L. (2003), ‘Trust and the development of health care as a social institution’, Social Science and Medicine, Vol. 56, No. 7, pp. 1453–1468.

Brief Summary: Focuses on trust in the development of health care services, particularly in rural areas. Recommendations for PoliRuralPlus include incorporating health and trust-building initiatives in RAPs to improve health outcomes.

URL: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Trust-and-the-development-of-health-care-as-aGilson/636ec50b4d065d1563f1ff5c31c5f2bea23775d6