References

Original Reference: Raj, V. S. et al. Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 is a functional receptor for the emerging human coronavirus-EMC. Nature 495, 251–254 (2013).

Brief Summary: Explores the role of receptors in addressing emerging public health risks. Recommendations: RAPs should ensure that public health strategies in rural-urban regions are adaptable to emerging health threats and integrate with existing healthcare infrastructure.

URL: https://pure.eur.nl/en/publications/dipeptidyl-peptidase-4-is-a-functional-receptor-for-the-emerging-

Original Reference: Eurofound (2017a), Sixth European Working Conditions Survey – Overview report (2017 update), Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report provides an overview of the sixth European Working Conditions Survey, highlighting challenges and improvements in job quality. RAPs should focus on reducing job insecurity and improving workplace conditions in rural regions. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt these recommendations to enhance labor market outcomes in rural-urban action plans.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2016/sixth-european-working-conditions-survey-overview-report

Original Reference: Eurofound (2019b), Working conditions and workers’ health, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg Eurofound (2020a), Telework and ICT-based mobile work: Flexible working in the digital age, New forms of employment series, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report provides an overview of the sixth European Working Conditions Survey, highlighting regional disparities. RAPs should focus on improving working conditions in rural regions, particularly in sectors like agriculture. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these findings to reduce rural-urban inequalities and promote fair labor conditions across regions.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/system/files/2020-01/ef19032en1.pdf

Original Reference: ESPON. (2018). Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in European Regions and Cities - Final Report. ESPON EGTC. ESPON. (2017, March). Accessibility potential, road.

Brief Summary: This report focuses on the role of SMEs in regional economic growth. RAPs should support SMEs in rural areas to enhance local economies, promote entrepreneurship, and strengthen rural-urban linkages. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these strategies to foster rural entrepreneurship and improve market access for small businesses.

URL: https://archive.espon.eu/sites/default/files/attachments/Small%20and%20Medium-sized%20Enterprises%20in%20Eu

Original Reference: Bailey, D. E. and Kurland, N. B. (2002), ‘A review of telework research: Findings, new directions, and lessons for the study of modern work’, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 383–400.

Brief Summary: Discusses the role of social capital in fostering rural development. Recommends PoliRuralPlus enhance local community networks and social structures as a strategy to strengthen rural-urban cooperation.

URL: SCIRP

Original Reference: Bockarjova, M. & Botzen, W.J.W. (2017). Review of Economic Valuation of Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Areas. Naturvation Project Deliverable 1.3 Part III

Brief Summary: Discusses the economic benefits of nature-based solutions. PoliRuralPlus can integrate these findings to promote sustainable land use and environmental resilience​.

URL: https://naturvation.eu/sites/default/files/result/files/naturvation_review_of_economic_valuation_of_nature_based_solutions_in_urban_areas.pdf

Original Reference: De Witte, H. and Näswall, K. (2003), ‘“Objective” vs “subjective” job insecurity: Consequences of temporary work for job satisfaction and organizational commitment in four European countries’ , Economic and Industrial Democracy, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 149–188.

Brief Summary: This article discusses the role of social equity in rural and urban development, highlighting disparities in access to services. RAPs should focus on equitable service provision and ensure inclusive development across rural-urban divides, supporting PoliRuralPlus’s goal to foster balanced, inclusive regional growth.

URL: https://library.fes.de/libalt/journals/swetsfulltext/17089764.pdf

Original Reference: Eurofound (2018), Social insecurities and resilience, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This publication examines how social insecurities affect resilience across Europe. RAPs should address vulnerabilities in rural regions by enhancing access to services and social protections. PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate policies that reduce social inequalities, building resilience in both rural and urban areas through inclusive development.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2018/social-insecurities-and-resilience

Original Reference: Fox, S., Spector, P. E. and Miles, D. (2001), ‘Counterproductive work behaviour (CWB) in response to job stressors and organizational justice: Some mediator and moderator tests for autonomy and emotions’, Journal of Vocational Behaviour, Vol. 59, No. 3, pp. 1–19.

Brief Summary: Discusses the importance of social policies that address the specific needs of rural populations, including education and healthcare. Implications: Social inclusion is crucial for balanced rural-urban development. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate comprehensive social policies that address rural vulnerabilities and improve access to urban services.

URL: Reference Paper: Social Policy for Rural Areas

Original Reference: Eurofound (2023e), Social services in Europe: Adapting to a new reality, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report highlights how social services adapted to new challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. RAPs should ensure that rural areas have access to well-functioning social services, especially in healthcare and social protection. PoliRuralPlus pilots can focus on improving the capacity of social services in rural regions to enhance well-being and resilience.

URL: Social services in Europe: Adapting to a new reality (europa.eu)

Original Reference: Van den Broeck, A., de Cuyper, N., de Witte, H. and Vansteenkiste, M. (2010), ‘Not all job demands are equal: Differentiating job hindrances and job challenges in the job demands–resources model’, European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, Vol. 19, No. 6, pp. 735–759.

Brief Summary: Discusses the socioeconomic factors affecting rural communities in Europe. Implications: RAPs must focus on addressing disparities between rural and urban areas through targeted investments in rural infrastructure and education. Recommendations: Collaborative projects are crucial to bridge the gap and foster economic balance.

URL: https://biblio.ugent.be/publication/1007317

Original Reference: Furnham, A., Eracleous, A. and Chamorro-Premuzic, T. (2009), ‘Personality, motivation and job satisfaction: Hertzberg meets the big five’, Journal of Managerial Psychology, Vol. 24, No. 8, pp. 765–779.

Brief Summary: This document explores spatial challenges in providing essential services in rural regions. Implications: Rural regions often lack essential services, affecting social inclusion and quality of life. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize equitable service provision to rural areas, particularly in healthcare, education, and transportation.

URL: ProQuest: Spatial Development Challenges

Original Reference: Apostel, A., Vandekerckhove, S., Desiere, S., Lenaerts, K. and Walter, C. (2023), Wat is de welzijnsimpact van atypische arbeidstijden onder ABVV-leden in de metaalsector en de sectoren van ABVV algemene centrale? HIVA – Research Institute for Work and Society, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.

Brief Summary: Provides research insights into urban-rural collaboration, focusing on policy development. Suggests engaging with such research to better inform rural-urban policy integration and foster multi-stakeholder cooperation in PoliRuralPlus pilots.

URL: HIVA Leuven Staff List

Original Reference: Mulgan, G. (2020). The imaginary crisis (and how we might quicken social and public imagination). Helsinki: UCL, Demos Helsinki & Untitled.

Brief Summary: Provides strategic frameworks for sustainable regional development. PoliRuralPlus should align RAPs with these strategies to ensure long-term sustainability in rural-urban transitions, focusing on innovation and community engagement.

URL: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/steapp/sites/steapp/files/2020_04_geoff_mulgan_swp.pdf

Original Reference: Yi, J.-S. and Kim, H. (2020), ‘Factors related to presenteeism among South Korean workers exposed to workplace psychological adverse social behaviour’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 17, No. 10, Article 3472.

Brief Summary: Discusses sustainable agriculture practices and their role in rural development. Recommendations: RAPs should promote sustainable agricultural practices that enhance rural economies while ensuring environmental sustainability, linking rural productivity with urban food demands.

URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/7/3879

Original Reference: Umweltbundesamt. (2020). Nachhaltige Wege aus der Wirtschaftskrise Umwelt und Klima schützen, Beschäftigung sichern, sozialverträgliche Transformation einleiten. Dessau: Umweltbundesamt.

Brief Summary: This publication outlines sustainable methods for improving urban-rural relationships, with a focus on ecological infrastructure. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should implement ecological and green infrastructure to connect rural and urban areas while preserving environmental integrity.

URL: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/1410/publikationen/06-2020_poshi_nachhaltige-wege

Original Reference: Eurofound (2021d), Tackling labour shortages in EU Member States, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report examines labor shortages across the EU and provides strategies to address them. RAPs should focus on attracting skilled workers to rural areas and promoting education and training initiatives. PoliRuralPlus pilots can address rural labor shortages by improving skills development and creating attractive rural employment opportunities.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2021/tackling-labour-shortages-eu-member-states

Original Reference: OECD (2021), Tackling the mental health impact of the COVID-19 crisis: An integrated, whole-of-society response, OECD Publishing, Paris.

Brief Summary: This publication addresses the mental health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for a whole-of-society response. Implications: PoliRuralPlus should focus on addressing mental health in rural regions, which may face unique challenges such as isolation and lack of services. Recommendations: Incorporate mental health support into rural action plans and improve access to health services through telemedicine.

URL: https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/social-issues-migration-health/tackling-the-mental-health-impact-of-the-covid-19-crisis-an-integrated-whole-of-society-response_0ccafa0b-en

Original Reference: Eurofound and European Commission Joint Research Centre (2021), What just happened? COVID-19 lockdowns and change in the labour market, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report explores how telework and ICT-based work have transformed the labor market, especially post-pandemic. RAPs should support digital infrastructure to enable remote work in rural regions. PoliRuralPlus pilots can promote telework to reduce rural outmigration, create flexible job opportunities, and integrate rural-urban economies digitally.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/system/files/2021-10/ef21040en1.pdf

Original Reference: Sostero, M., Milasi, S., Hurley, J., Fernandez-Macias, E. and Bisello, M. (2020), Teleworkability and the COVID-19 crisis: A new digital divide? JRC working papers series on labour, education and technology, European Commission, Seville.

Brief Summary: This report discusses how the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the digital divide between rural and urban areas, particularly in terms of teleworkability. Implications: The lack of digital infrastructure in rural areas hinders economic development and remote work opportunities. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize improving rural digital infrastructure to close the digital divide and promote teleworking​.

URL: Teleworkability and the COVID-19 Crisis: The New Digital Divide (joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu)