References

Original Reference: Gender for Development in Uganda

Brief Summary: Highlights EU support for women and environmental projects in Uganda. PoliRuralPlus can take inspiration for women-led, environmentally focused initiatives in rural regions to integrate into its pilot RAPs.

URL: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/uganda/eu-provides-uganda-eur-152m-empower-women-and-girls-and-protect-forests_en?s=127

Original Reference: Internet Access in Rural Areas: Brake or Stimulus as Post-Covid-19 Opportunity?, Irune Ruiz-Martinez, J. Esparcia, Sustainability, 2020, The lack of internet access in most rural areas has become a challenge worldwide.

Brief Summary: This article highlights the integration of renewable energy solutions into rural-urban linkages, emphasizing energy efficiency, solar, wind, and biomass technologies. Implications: Integrating renewable energy can reduce urban dependency on rural resources while fostering economic development in rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should promote investments in renewable energy projects that benefit both rural and urban regions, improving energy security and creating job opportunities in rural communities.

URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14010216

Original Reference: Home - Friends of the Earth Europe

Brief Summary: This website provides environmental advocacy resources focusing on sustainable development. Recommendations: Incorporate environmental advocacy principles into regional action plans, promoting sustainability and addressing ecological challenges across rural-urban regions.

URL: https://friendsoftheearth.eu/

Original Reference: Ericsson - Helping to shape a world of communication

Brief Summary: Ericsson focuses on digital innovation and connectivity solutions. RAPs should emphasize the expansion of digital infrastructure in rural areas to improve connectivity and access to services. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage digital tools to foster rural-urban linkages, support remote work, and enhance access to markets and services.

URL: https://www.ericsson.com/en

Original Reference: European Shrinking Rural Areas Challenges, Actions and Perspectives for Territorial Governance (ESCAPE) | ESPON

Brief Summary: Investigates how rural areas can avoid economic and population decline. Implications: Offers solutions for addressing depopulation in rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on creating economic opportunities and improving infrastructure to retain residents in rural areas.

URL: https://www.espon.eu/escape

Original Reference: ESPON | Inspire Policy Making with Territorial Evidence

Brief Summary: ESPON provides spatial analysis and data to support regional development in Europe. RAPs should use ESPON data to inform balanced territorial development, ensuring that rural and urban regions grow sustainably. PoliRuralPlus pilots can utilize these insights to reduce spatial inequalities and optimize regional planning.

URL: https://www.espon.eu/

Original Reference: https://www.espon.eu

Brief Summary: ESPON provides spatial data and analysis to support territorial development across Europe, focusing on integrating rural and urban areas. Implications: Data-driven territorial planning improves policy coherence and effectiveness. Recommendations: RAPs should leverage ESPON data to enhance regional planning, optimize resource allocation, and foster balanced rural-urban development.

URL: https://www.espon.eu

Original Reference: Front page | Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture

Brief Summary: Outlines Estonia’s national policies related to rural development, agriculture, and sustainability. Implications: National policy alignment is crucial for regional strategies. Recommendations: RAPs should align with national rural policies to ensure coherence between local, regional, and national goals.

URL: Agriculture Ministry of Estonia

Original Reference: ETOA | Better tourism in Europe | 1,100+ members - ETOA - European tourism association | 1,100+ members : ETOA – European tourism association | 1,100+ members

Brief Summary: ETOA supports sustainable tourism development across Europe. RAPs should leverage tourism to boost rural economies, creating job opportunities and improving rural-urban connectivity. PoliRuralPlus pilots can develop sustainable tourism strategies that promote rural attractions while protecting natural resources and local cultures.

URL: https://www.etoa.org/

Original Reference: EU and UN Women to boost women's rights coalitions on ending violence against women (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This initiative focuses on promoting women's rights and ending violence against women through global coalitions. RAPs should prioritize gender equality and safety in both rural and urban development strategies. PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate gender-sensitive policies to ensure inclusive regional development and equal opportunities for all.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/news/eu-and-un-women-boost-womens-rights-coalitions-ending-violence-against-women_en

Original Reference: EU Artificial Intelligence Act - EU AI Act - KPMG Ireland

Brief Summary: This article discusses the implications of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. RAPs should explore how AI can enhance rural and urban development, improving areas like agriculture, transport, and public services. PoliRuralPlus pilots can incorporate AI-based solutions to boost productivity, connectivity, and sustainability across regions.

URL: https://home.kpmg/ie/en/home/insights/2021/04/eu-artificial-intelligence-act.html

Original Reference: The CAP network

Brief Summary: The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Network focuses on knowledge sharing and fostering cooperation among agricultural stakeholders in the EU. Implication: PoliRuralPlus can leverage the CAP network to promote best practices and create synergies in agricultural innovation, linking rural development policies to urban market opportunities.

URL: https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/

Original Reference: https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/index_en

Brief Summary: This network connects various stakeholders involved in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to share knowledge and best practices in agriculture and rural development. Implications: CAP offers essential tools for promoting rural-urban linkages through sustainable agriculture. Recommendations: Utilize CAP resources in RAPs to enhance agricultural sustainability, foster innovation, and strengthen the local food economy​.

URL: https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/index_en

Original Reference: Metropolitan Areas and City Regions in Europe 2020 (own-initiative opinion), ECO/299, Rapporteur: Mr van Iersel, 21/09/2011

Brief Summary: Focuses on the EU’s cohesion policy to balance rural-urban development. PoliRuralPlus RAPs should align with this policy to foster regional cohesion and equitable development.

URL: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/what/cohesion/urban_rural/index_en.cfm

Original Reference: Welcome to the EU CAP Network! | European CAP Network (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Provides tools and resources for rural areas to access CAP funding and support networks. Recommendations: RAPs should leverage CAP programs to support rural economies, fostering partnerships between urban and rural areas in agriculture, environmental protection, and innovation.

URL: https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/index_en

Original Reference: European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) - European Commission (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This page provides an overview of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and its focus on rural development. RAPs should align with CAP goals to ensure agricultural sustainability and rural revitalization. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage CAP funding and policies to support agricultural innovation, sustainability, and rural economic diversification.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy/rural-development_en

Original Reference: Perform convergence analysis in the EU using the convergEU app | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Tool for analyzing socio-economic convergence in EU regions. Implications: Convergence metrics can inform rural-urban policy development. Recommendations: Use the tool to assess regional disparities and monitor progress in RAPs, adjusting strategies based on real-time data to foster balanced development across rural and urban areas.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/resources/convergence-monitoring-hub/perform-convergence-analysis-eu-using-convergeu-app

Original Reference: EU Rural Review 19 'Improving Stakeholder Involvement' | The European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This resource provides tools for tracking and analyzing regional disparities in Europe. RAPs should prioritize efforts to reduce economic and social gaps between rural and urban areas, fostering balanced regional development. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt these solutions to address rural disadvantage and improve regional equity.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/resources/eu-convergence-monitoring-hub

Original Reference: EU convergence monitoring hub | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: The EU Convergence Monitoring Hub tracks economic and social convergence across regions. RAPs should focus on policies that reduce disparities between rural and urban areas, ensuring balanced regional development. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these tools to measure and promote convergence in rural-urban development strategies.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/resources/eu-convergence-monitoring-hub

Original Reference: SWIFT

Brief Summary: This project explores sustainable solutions for urban and rural areas, with a focus on reducing inequalities and improving resilience. Implications: Supports initiatives that align rural development with sustainability goals. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate lessons from this project to develop innovative solutions that improve both urban and rural sustainability.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101084377