References

Original Reference: Eurofound (2023d), Measures to tackle labour shortages: Lessons for future policy, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report looks at how the pandemic affected EU labor markets, focusing on job loss and recovery patterns. RAPs should prioritize job creation and skills development in rural areas to ensure they are resilient in the face of future crises. PoliRuralPlus pilots can implement training and reemployment programs to support rural economic recovery post-pandemic.

URL: eurofound.europa.eu/system/files/2023-03/ef22015en.pdf

Original Reference: Wang, L. L., Lo, K., Chandrasekhar, Y., Reas, R., Yang, J., Eide, D., ... & Kohlmeier, S. (2020b). Cord-19: The COVID-19 open research dataset. ArXiv. Weiss, S. R. (2020). Forty years with coronaviruses. Journal of Experimental Medicine, 217(5). Zaki, A. M.,

Brief Summary: Reviews the impact of rural and urban development strategies within the EU. Recommendations: RAPs should adopt best practices from EU case studies that emphasize mutual cooperation between rural and urban regions, with a focus on sustainability and economic resilience.

URL: https://cor.europa.eu/en/our-work/Documents/Opinions/3976-Impact-report-2018-Executive-summary.pdf

Original Reference: Ehrentraut, O., Koch, T. & Wankmül, B. (2020). Auswirkungen des Lockdown auf die regionale Wirtschaft. Welche Branchen und Regionen trifft der Ausnahmezustand besonders? Berlin: Prognos.

Brief Summary: This study assesses the impacts of COVID-19 on local and regional governments in the EU. RAPs should incorporate lessons from this study to build resilience in rural and urban regions, particularly focusing on economic recovery, public health, and governance. PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate COVID-19 recovery strategies into regional action plans.

URL: https://cor.europa.eu/en/engage/studies/Documents/IMPACTS-COVID-19.pdf

Original Reference: Regional Innovation Scoreboard. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/innovation/facts-figures/regional_en (accessed on: 15 September 2020) European Commission. (2013).

Brief Summary: Discusses innovation strategies for regional development across Europe. Recommendations: RAPs should foster regional innovation hubs that connect rural and urban areas, supporting entrepreneurship and collaborative R&D projects for sustainable economic growth.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/innovation/facts-figures/regional_en

Original Reference: European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Mugabushaka, A., Meeting the pandemic challenges – Contribution of EU R&I funding to COVID-19 related research, Publications Office, 2021, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2777/616617

Brief Summary: This report focuses on innovative solutions for supporting active and healthy aging in rural and urban areas. RAPs should promote healthcare and aging support systems in rural areas. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use digital healthcare solutions and community support programs to enable older populations to live independently and remain integrated in rural-urban areas.

URL: https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2777/616617

Original Reference: Greenhaus, J. H., Collins, K. M. and Shaw, J. D. (2003), ‘The relation between work–family balance and quality of life’, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Vol. 63, No. 3, pp. 510–531.

Brief Summary: Reviews integrated approaches to rural development. PoliRuralPlus should adopt integrated environmental management strategies in RAPs to balance rural development with environmental sustainability and rural-urban synergies.

URL: https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=1289463

Original Reference: Eurofound (2023a), Intergenerational income dynamics in Europe: Past trends and current challenges, Eurofound working paper, Dublin, available at https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publicat ions/eurofound-paper/2023/intergenerational[1]income-dynamics-europe-past-trends-and-cur rent.

Brief Summary: This report examines income inequality across generations, with implications for rural and urban regions. RAPs should focus on reducing income disparities between rural and urban regions and across generations. PoliRuralPlus pilots can implement income-support policies that ensure rural populations benefit from economic growth and have upward mobility opportunities.

URL: Intergenerational Income Dynamics in Europe: Past Trends and Current Challenges (eurofound.europa.eu)

Original Reference: Bakker, A. B. and Sanz-Vergel, A. I. (2013), ‘Weekly work engagement and flourishing: The role of hindrance and challenge job demands’, Journal of Vocational Behaviour, Vol. 83, No. 3, pp. 397–409.

Brief Summary: Highlights challenges such as high job demands and low rewards in rural areas. Recommends the development of well-structured job support programs for rural workers to mitigate stress and improve work-life balance in PoliRuralPlus regions.

URL: Arnold Bakker - Article 319

Original Reference: Martinez, L. M. (2020), ‘Psychosocial risks and work stress in times of COVID-19: Instruments for its evaluation’, Revista de Comunicación y Salud, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 301–321.

Brief Summary: Examines how the pandemic has exacerbated psychosocial risks, particularly job insecurity, anxiety, and depression. PoliRuralPlus RAPs should address mental health concerns in both rural and urban communities by ensuring employment stability and accessible mental health services.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348836563

Original Reference: Cameron, A., Claeys, G., Midões, C. & Tagliapietra, S. (2020). A Just Transition Fund - How the EU budget can best assist in the necessary transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy. Policy Department for Budgetary Affairs. Directorate General for Internal Policies of the Union. PE 651.444 - April 2020. Brussels: European Parliament.

Brief Summary: The report analyzes the European Union’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) and its role in financing a green transition in regions dependent on high-carbon industries. Implications: PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate funding from JTF to support green transitions in rural areas, particularly by fostering clean energy initiatives. Recommendations: Leverage JTF in regional action plans to support economic diversification, reskilling, and innovation in rural areas transitioning away from fossil fuels.

URL: Bruegel JTF Report for EP-BUDG

Original Reference: Dares (2021), Quelles conséquences de la crise sanitaire sur les conditions de travail et les risques psychosociaux, Dares Analysis No. 28.

Brief Summary: This report analyzes labor market impacts post-COVID, with a focus on rural employment. It highlights the need for inclusive job creation strategies that support rural resilience and align with RAPs aimed at improving rural labor markets. Recommendations include expanding training and support for digital skills in rural regions.

URL: https://dares.travail-emploi.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/9bdbcec60416e2944c584578463f5e0a/Dares%20Analyses_Con

Original Reference: Eurofound (2020c), Role of social partners in tackling discrimination at work, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report looks at how labor market changes are affecting job quality across Europe. RAPs should address the evolving nature of work, particularly in rural areas, by focusing on job quality and security. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage these findings to improve labor market resilience and ensure rural workers benefit from evolving employment trends.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/system/files/2020-08/ef20011en.pdf

Original Reference: Regional employment change and the geography of telework in Europe

Brief Summary: Explores how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped labor markets. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate remote work models, ensuring rural areas have digital infrastructure to support flexible working conditions, thus enhancing rural job opportunities and connectivity with urban centers.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-09/ef24018en.pdf

Original Reference: Corman, V. M., Landt, O., Kaiser, M., Molenkamp, R., Meijer, A., Chu, D. K., ... & Drosten, C. (2020). Detection of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) by real-time RT-PCR. Eurosurveillance, 25(3), 2000045.

Brief Summary: This article discusses the disparities in public health responses between rural and urban areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Implications: The pandemic revealed significant gaps in rural public health infrastructure. Recommendations: Address these disparities in regional action plans by investing in healthcare infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and digital health solutions in rural areas. Foster rural-urban cooperation in health service delivery, especially for pandemic preparedness and resilience-building.

URL: NCBI COVID-19 Pandemic Report

Original Reference: Eurofound (2021a), ‘Workers want to telework but long working hours, isolation and inadequate equipment must be tackled’, news article, 6 September, Psychosocial risks to workers’ well-being: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic 69

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Original Reference: EU-OSHA (2023a), The links between exposure to work[1]related psychosocial risk factors and cardiovascular disease, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This document links work-related psychosocial risks to cardiovascular diseases. RAPs should address workplace stress in rural sectors like agriculture, incorporating mental health support into employment policies. PoliRuralPlus pilots can implement these findings to improve worker well-being and reduce health disparities in rural-urban settings.

URL: https://osha.europa.eu/sites/default/files/Links-exposure-work-related-psychosocial-risks-at-work-and-cardiovascular

Original Reference: Eurofund. (2020, April). Living, working and COVID-19: First findings.

Brief Summary: This report examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected living and working conditions across Europe. RAPs should address the impact of the pandemic on rural economies and workforces, focusing on resilience and recovery. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt policies that support rural well-being and economic recovery, particularly in health and social services.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2020/living-working-and-covid-19

Original Reference: Johansen, R., Espetvedt, M. N., Lyshol, H., Clench-Aas, J. and Myklestad, I. (2021), ‘Mental distress among young adults – Gender differences in the role of social support’, BMC Public Health, Vol. 21, pp. 1–14.

Brief Summary: Explores mental health in rural populations post-pandemic. Implications: Mental health programs should be central to rural recovery. Recommendations: Develop rural-specific mental health support services as part of regional action plans.

URL: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-12109-5

Original Reference: Giusti, E. M., Peddroli, E., D’Aniello, G. E., Badiale, C. S., Pietrabissa, G., Manna, C. et al (2020), ‘The psychological impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on health professionals: A cross-sectional study’, Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 11, Article 1684.

Brief Summary: Explores the mental health challenges of rural-urban migration. PoliRuralPlus should address mental health services in RAPs, focusing on rural resilience and urban-rural transitions.

URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01684/full

Original Reference: ISO (International Organization for Standardization) (2021), ‘Mental health in the workplace: The world’s first international standard just published’, 8 June.

Brief Summary: This blog outlines the ISO 45003 standard, which provides guidelines for managing psychological health in the workplace. Implications: Psychological health is increasingly important in both rural and urban workplaces, especially in post-pandemic settings. Recommendations: RAPs should include provisions for mental health in their workforce strategies, promoting healthier workplaces in rural regions, reducing stressors, and improving work-life balance to retain talent in rural areas.

URL: https://www.zevohealth.com/blog/mental-health-in-the-workplace-iso-45003/