References

Original Reference: CPMR/CRPM. (2020). The EU Recovery Plan: ‘Next Generation EU’ Recovery Instrument in a revamped MFF 2021-2027. Policy Analysis, June 2020.

Brief Summary: This document outlines the EU's recovery plan post-COVID-19, focusing on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 and the Next Generation EU (NGEU) recovery instrument. Implications: Recovery plans offer opportunities for rural and urban regions to collaborate on resilience-building. Recommendations: Leverage NGEU and MFF funding in regional action plans to support post-COVID recovery, focusing on infrastructure, digital connectivity, and resilience-building projects that benefit both rural and urban areas. Foster rural-urban cooperation on recovery initiatives.

URL: EU Recovery Plan

Original Reference: Eurofound and ILO (2019), Working conditions in a global perspective, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, and ILO, Geneva.

Brief Summary: This ILO report highlights trends and challenges in agricultural work, focusing on automation, labor rights, and sustainability. RAPs should promote fair labor practices and technology adoption in agriculture to modernize rural economies. PoliRuralPlus pilots can address labor shortages by enhancing agricultural productivity and worker protection.

URL: https://www.ilo.org/sites/default/files/wcmsp5/groups/public/@dgreports/@dcomm/@publ/documents/publication/wcms_696174.pdf

Original Reference: CoR. (2018). The involvement of the Local and Regional Authorities in the European Semester – Analysis of the 2018 National Reform Programmes. Brussels: European Union and the Committee of the Regions.

Brief Summary: This report analyzes how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected regional development across the EU, with particular attention to rural-urban disparities. Implications: COVID-19 has exacerbated existing disparities between rural and urban areas, highlighting the need for resilient regional policies. Recommendations: Develop regional action plans that focus on recovery from the pandemic, addressing rural-urban disparities in healthcare, economic recovery, and digital connectivity. Promote investments in infrastructure and services that build resilience against future crises in both rural and urban areas.

URL: Impact of COVID-19 on Regional Development

Original Reference: Rijpma, Auke, Moatsos, Michail, Blair, Martijn, Stegeman & Hans. (2017, May). Netherlands beyond GDP: A Wellbeing index. MPRA. 105 Rodríguez-Pose, A. (2020, June 20). Decay in Government quality and its cost in COVID-19 lives. El Pais. Agenda Publica El Pais.

Brief Summary: Provides an analysis of COVID-19's impact on rural and urban regions. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate lessons learned from the pandemic to build more resilient health, economic, and social infrastructures across rural and urban regions.

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

Original Reference: Eurofound (2021b), Living, working and COVID-19 (update April 2021): Mental health and trust decline across EU as pandemic enters another year, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report focuses on the effects of COVID-19 on youth employment in the EU, highlighting challenges and policy responses. RAPs should incorporate youth-focused employment initiatives, especially in rural areas. PoliRuralPlus pilots can address youth unemployment by creating opportunities in agriculture, digital jobs, and local businesses.

URL: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/84c20388-ccbb-11eb-ac72-01aa75ed71a1

Original Reference: Rosso, B. D., Dekas, K. H. and Wrzesniewski, A. (2010), ‘On the meaning of work: A theoretical integration and review’, Research in Organizational Behaviour, Vol. 30, No. 5, pp. 91–127.

Brief Summary: Explores how work contributes to personal identity and community cohesion. Implications: Crucial for understanding the socio-economic fabric of rural areas. Recommendations: Leverage local employment projects in RAPs to strengthen community ties and support job creation.

URL: https://spinup-000d1a-wp-offload-media.s3.amazonaws.com/faculty/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/Onthemeaningofwork_000.pdf

Original Reference: European Investment Bank Activity Report 2020 Graham, R., Donaldson, E. & Baric, R. A decade after SARS: strategies for controlling emerging coronaviruses. Nat Rev Microbiol 11, 836–848 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrmicro3143

Brief Summary: Scientific article discussing the human microbiome. Implications: Not directly relevant to rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: Consider potential health and agricultural implications for rural health services or local farming systems.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1038/nrmicro3143

Original Reference: Marsalek, J. (1991). Pollutant loads in urban stormwater: review of methods for planning level estimates. Water Resources Bulletin, 27(2): 283–291.

Brief Summary: Examines strategies for managing water resources in rural regions. PoliRuralPlus should include water conservation and management strategies to ensure environmental sustainability.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-1688.1991.tb03141.x

Original Reference: European Commission. (2020h). The EU Budget powering the Recovery Plan for Europe, 27 May 2020. Factsheet 1. European Commission. (2019).

Brief Summary: Discusses the EU's broader recovery plan, emphasizing green and digital transitions. Implications: Encourages rural areas to engage with these transitions to benefit from recovery funding. Recommendations: Pilots should align RAPs with these transitions, ensuring focus on sustainability and digitalization to bridge rural-urban gaps.

URL: https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/recovery-plan-europe_en

Original Reference: Wang, K., Shen, Z., Huang, C., Wu, C. H., Dong, Y., & Kanakia, A. (2020a). Microsoft academic graph: When experts are not enough. Quantitative Science Studies, 1(1), 396-413.

Brief Summary: Discusses how digital tools can strengthen rural-urban linkages by improving communication and access to services. Recommendations: RAPs should promote the adoption of digital platforms to facilitate real-time collaboration between rural and urban areas, enhancing connectivity.

URL: https://web.archive.org/web/20210929004153id_/https:/watermark.silverchair.com/qss_a_00021.pdf

Original Reference: Bakker, A. B. and Demerouti, E. (2017), ‘Job demands– resources theory: Taking stock and looking forward’, Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, Vol. 22, No. 3, pp. 273–285.

Brief Summary: Examines how job resources affect worker well-being in rural areas. Suggests PoliRuralPlus pilots prioritize the improvement of work conditions and access to resources to prevent rural workforce burnout and increase retention.

URL: Arnold Bakker - Article 444

Original Reference: van der Molen, H. F., Nieuwenhuijsen, K., Frings-Dresen, M. H. and de Groene, G. (2020), ‘Work-related psychosocial risk factors for stress-related mental disorders: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis’, BMJ Open, Vol. 10, No. 7, e034849.

Brief Summary: Highlights public health as a critical factor in rural and urban planning. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize access to healthcare infrastructure in rural areas, ensuring equal distribution of health services to manage rural-urban migration and support community well-being.

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32624469/

Original Reference: Cui, J., Li, F., & Shi, Z. L. (2019). Origin and evolution of pathogenic coronaviruses. Nature Reviews Microbiology, 17(3), 181–192.

Brief Summary: This review discusses the importance of the human microbiome in maintaining health and preventing disease, with implications for rural health disparities. Implications: Health outcomes are influenced by environmental factors that differ between rural and urban regions. Recommendations: Integrate public health strategies that account for environmental factors in regional action plans, promoting healthy environments in rural areas through access to clean water, air quality management, and sustainable agriculture practices.

URL: Nature Review: Human Microbiome

Original Reference: OECD. (2020b, April). The territorial impact of COVID-19: managing the crisis across levels of government. OECD. https://read.oecdilibrary.org/view/?ref=128_128287-5agkkojaaa&title=The-territorialimpact-of-covid-19-managing-the-crisis-across-levels-of-government (accessed on: 25 June 2020).

Brief Summary: This document explores the territorial impacts of COVID-19, highlighting how regions and cities have experienced varied effects. Implications for PoliRuralPlus: Focus on local and regional resilience in the face of future crises. Recommendations: Develop flexible regional policies that strengthen rural-urban linkages and promote shared recovery strategies. Collaborate across boundaries to support recovery.

URL: https://read.oecdilibrary.org/view/?ref=128_128287-5agkkojaaa&title=The-territorialimpact-of-covid-19-managing-th

Original Reference: Caisl, J., Hermida, L., Levy, H. and Menyhért, B. (2023), The uneven impact of high inflation, OECD Papers on Well-being and Inequalities, No. 18, OECD Publishing, Paris.

Brief Summary: This OECD report highlights the uneven impact of inflation across regions, particularly rural areas, which often face greater challenges due to limited economic diversity and higher costs of living. Implications: High inflation disproportionately affects rural areas, requiring targeted policies. Recommendations: Develop inflation-resistant economic strategies in regional action plans, such as promoting local supply chains and improving public services. Focus on resilience-building in rural communities through support for SMEs and local food production.

URL: The Uneven Impact of High Inflation

Original Reference: Nowak, D.J. et al. (2013). Urban forest structure, ecosystem services and change in Syracuse, NY. Urban Ecosystems, 19(4): 1455-1477.

Brief Summary: Explores how urban expansion impacts biodiversity in adjacent rural areas. Emphasizes the need for biodiversity protection strategies that link rural and urban planning. This can guide PoliRuralPlus in formulating eco-friendly development policies.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-013-0305-0

Original Reference: EU-OSHA (2019), Third European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER 3), Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This survey examines workplace risks, including those in rural sectors. RAPs should focus on addressing health and safety risks in rural enterprises, especially in agriculture and manufacturing. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt risk management strategies to improve worker safety and health in rural-urban development plans.

URL: https://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/third-european-survey-enterprises-new-and-emerging-risks-esener-3

Original Reference: van de Ven, H., Hulsegge, G. and de Korte, E. (2022), ‘Hoe maak je een ploegen rooster gezonder’, Tijdschrift voor HRM, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 92–120.

Brief Summary: Focuses on sustainable development across urban and rural areas, highlighting smart city initiatives and green infrastructure. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate smart, sustainable infrastructure to balance urban-rural interdependence. Data from TNO's findings could enhance policy-making for resilient urban-rural linkages.

URL: https://repository.tno.nl/SingleDoc?find=UID%204be5ffa5-656a-4452-8a2e-c7aba125a3a2

Original Reference: European Commission (2020), Peer review on ‘Legislation and practical management of psychosocial risks at work’, thematic discussion paper, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This publication provides an overview of digital transformation in Europe, including broadband access in rural areas. RAPs should prioritize expanding digital infrastructure in rural regions to bridge the digital divide. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage digital solutions to improve connectivity, services, and economic opportunities in rural-urban areas.

URL: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/4ea2dcab-09ec-11eb-bc07-01aa75ed71a1

Original Reference: Mugabushaka. A.M., Baglioni. M. ; Bardi, A. and Manghi, P (2021, forthcoming). Scholarly outputs of EU Research Funding Programs: Understanding differences between datasets of publications reported by grant holders and OpenAIRE Research Graph in H2020

Brief Summary: Examines the future of Europe’s energy transition. Recommendations: RAPs should integrate renewable energy solutions in rural areas to support local economies and enhance urban-rural energy connectivity, helping to meet sustainability goals while fostering economic resilience.

URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.10638