References

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

Original Reference: Goldstein, D. and Wiedemann, J. (2021), ‘Who do you trust? The consequences of partisanship and trust for public responsiveness to COVID-19 orders’, Perspectives on Politics, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 412–438

Brief Summary: Analyzes the role of partisanship and trust in public responsiveness to COVID-19 orders. PoliRuralPlus should ensure RAPs are designed with broad-based, non-partisan community engagement to foster trust and collaboration across political divides in rural-urban planning initiatives.

URL: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/perspectives-on-politics/article/abs/who-do-you-trustthe-consequences-of-partisanship-and-trust-for-public-responsiveness-to-covid19orders/466134E376AD87F52441F26F3BE7D653

Original Reference: Hale, T., Angrist, N., Goldszmidt, R., Kira, B., Petherick, A., Phillips, T. et al (2021), ‘A global panel database of pandemic policies (Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker)’, Nature Human Behaviour, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 529–538.

Brief Summary: Discusses how social norms influence trust in governance. PoliRuralPlus RAPs should foster social cohesion and trust-building measures in rural-urban governance, focusing on transparent decision-making and public engagement.

URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-021-01079-8

Original Reference: Grimmelikhuijsen, S. and Meijer, A. J. (2014), ‘Effects of transparency on the perceived trustworthiness of a government organization: Evidence from an online experiment’, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 137–157

Brief Summary: Discusses how trust in government affects public service delivery. PoliRuralPlus RAPs should focus on building trust through effective service delivery in both rural and urban areas, ensuring equitable access to essential services.

URL: https://academic.oup.com/jpart/article-abstract/24/1/137/916830?login=false

Original Reference: Han, Q., Zheng, B., Cristea, M., Agostini, M., Bélanger, J. J., Gützkow, B. et al (2021), ‘Trust in government regarding COVID-19 and its associations with preventive health behaviour and prosocial behaviour during the pandemic: A cross-sectional and longitudinal study’, Psychological Medicine, pp. 1–11, published online

Brief Summary: Investigates trust in government responses to COVID-19 and its links to public health outcomes. PoliRuralPlus should include trust-building measures in RAPs to ensure public confidence in health systems and rural-urban policy actions.

URL: https://research.tilburguniversity.edu/en/publications/trust-in-government-regarding-covid-19-andits-associations-with-

Original Reference: Goldfinch, S., Taplin, R. and Gauld, R. (2021), ‘Trust in government increased during the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia and New Zealand’, Australian Journal of Public Administration, Vol. 80, No. 1, pp. 3–11

Brief Summary: Examines how trust in government increased during COVID-19. For PoliRuralPlus, fostering trust in government actions and interventions is crucial for successful rural-urban development plans. RAPs should prioritize transparent communication and citizen engagement to build trust in policy actions.

URL: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/publications/trust-in-government-increased-during-thecovid-19-pandemic-in-aus

Original Reference: Ortiz-Ospina, E. and Roser, M. (2016), Trust, web page, available at https://ourworldindata.org/trust, accessed 28 July 2022

Brief Summary: Analyzes the role of trust in public institutions in fostering development. Implications: Trust in institutions is crucial for the success of rural-urban policies. Recommendations: Build trust through transparent governance and active stakeholder engagement in RAPs .

URL: https://ourworldindata.org/trust

Original Reference: Schilke, O., Reimann, M. and Cook, K. S. (2021), ‘Trust in social relations’, Annual Review of Sociology, Vol. 47, pp. 239–259

Brief Summary: Explores the dynamics of trust in social relations and its importance in community building. Implications: Building trust is essential for successful rural-urban collaboration. Recommendations: Foster trust and community engagement in RAPs by promoting transparency and participation in decision-making​​.

URL: https://experts.arizona.edu/en/publications/trust-in-social-relations

Original Reference: Yamagishi, T. (2011), Trust: The evolutionary game of mind and society, Springer, New York. Yamagishi, T. and Cook, K. S. (1993), ‘Generalized exchange and social dilemmas’, Social Psychology Quarterly, Vol. 56, No. 4, pp. 235–248.

Brief Summary: Discusses the role of trust in social and economic relationships. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on building trust between rural and urban stakeholders through transparent governance and participatory processes, enhancing cooperation in development efforts.

URL: https://search.worldcat.org/title/Trust-:-the-Evolutionary-Game-of-Mind-andSociety/oclc/1126430490

Original Reference: Dohle, S., Wingen, T. and Schreiber, M. (2020), ‘Acceptance and adoption of protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of trust in politics and trust in science’, Social Psychological Bulletin, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 1–23

Brief Summary: This article discusses agricultural policy in Ukraine and its implications for rural-urban integration. RAPs can draw on lessons from Ukraine’s approach to balancing agriculture and urban development, particularly in ensuring sustainable agricultural practices while supporting rural economies—relevant for PoliRuralPlus’s agrarian-focused regions.

URL: https://ouci.dntb.gov.ua/en/works/lmodoNo7/

Original Reference: Lambert, A. J., Schott, J. P. and Scherer, L. (2011), ‘Threat, politics, and attitudes: Toward a greater understanding of rally-’round-the-flag effects’, Current Directions in Psychological Science, Vol. 20, No. 6, pp. 343–348

Brief Summary: The study explores patterns of migration between rural and urban areas and their economic consequences. For PoliRuralPlus, facilitating migration while maintaining regional balance is key for economic growth.

URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/23213071

Original Reference: Norris, F. H., Stevens, S. P., Pfefferbaum, B., Wyche, K. F. and Pfefferbaum, R. L. (2008), ‘Community resilience as a metaphor, theory, set of capacities, and strategy for disaster readiness’, American Journal of Community Psychology, Vol. 41, pp. 127–150

Brief Summary: Examines policy frameworks that integrate urban and rural development, suggesting that a holistic approach is crucial for sustainable regional growth. Recommends that PoliRuralPlus pilots focus on collaborative policy-making that involves both urban and rural stakeholders.

URL: https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=1184321

Original Reference: Gambetta, D. and Morisi, D. (2020), ‘L’enfer c’est les autres? The effects of COVID-19 virus on interpersonal trust’, PsyArXiv, 20 October

Brief Summary: Examines policy approaches for improving urban-rural collaboration, particularly in governance and service delivery. Implications: Integrated policies are essential for addressing the diverse needs of rural and urban regions. Recommendations: RAPs should ensure policy coherence across rural and urban regions, promoting collaboration in infrastructure, resource management, and social services.

URL: OSF: Urban-Rural Collaboration in Policy

Original Reference: Baekgaard, M., Christensen, J., Madsen, J. K. and Mikkelsen, K. S. (2020), ‘Rallying around the flag in times of COVID-19: Societal lockdown and trust in democratic institutions’, Journal of Behavioral Public Administration, Vol. 3, No. 2.

Brief Summary: Analyses decision-making regarding COVID-19 vaccination in rural settings. Recommends that PoliRuralPlus pilots include health education strategies to increase trust in health institutions and support better rural health care planning.

URL: UWA Research

Original Reference: Jacobs, D., Kavadias, D. and Rea, A. (2020), Globale analyse van de sociologische dimensie van de COVID-19 crisis en de getroffen maatregelen op federaal niveau in het licht van de duurzame ontwikkelingsdoelstellingen (SDG’s), Federaal Instituut voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling, Brussels.

Brief Summary: This research portal offers insights into urban-rural linkages, with a focus on policy-driven research outputs. Implications: Effective documentation and knowledge-sharing across rural and urban regions are essential for informed policymaking. Recommendations: RAPs should foster research-driven approaches by establishing local knowledge centers and collaborating with academic institutions to gather data on rural-urban dynamics and assess policy impacts.

URL: https://researchportal.vub.be/nl/organisations/centre-for-information-documentation-andresearch-onbrussels/publications/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Fresearchoutput%2Fresearchoutputtypes%2F bookanthology%2Fcommissioned

Original Reference: Przeworski, A., Alvarez, M., Cheibub, J. A. and Limongi, F. (1996), ‘What makes democracies endure?’ Journal of Democracy, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 39–55

Brief Summary: Examines the factors that contribute to the longevity of democracies, including social and economic stability. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate participatory governance frameworks that strengthen democratic engagement between rural and urban areas.

URL: https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/what-makes-democracies-endure/

Original Reference: Tajfel, H. (1982), ‘Social psychology of intergroup relations’, Annual Review of Psychology, Vol. 33, pp. 1–39

Brief Summary: nan

URL: https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev.ps.33.020182.000245

Original Reference: Huijsmans, T., Harteveld, E., van der Brug, W. and Lancee, B. (2021), ‘Are cities ever more cosmopolitan? Studying trends in urban–rural divergence of cultural attitudes’, Political Geography, Vol. 86, Article 102353.

Brief Summary: This open-access document provides a comprehensive framework for fostering collaboration between rural and urban regions, especially in the context of economic development, environmental sustainability, and social cohesion. Implications: Rural-urban collaboration is key to balanced regional growth. Recommendations: RAPs should establish mechanisms for ongoing collaboration between rural and urban regions, focusing on joint economic initiatives, shared environmental goals, and social equity programs.

URL: https://osf.io/vzdap/