References

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

Original Reference: EU-FarmBook – EU-FarmBook (eufarmbook.eu)

Brief Summary: The EU FarmBook provides a platform for knowledge exchange in the agricultural sector. RAPs should encourage the use of this platform to share best practices in sustainable farming and innovation. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage this resource to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability across rural-urban regions.

URL: https://www.eufarmbook.eu/about-eu-farmbook/

Original Reference: Floods (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Details the EU's strategies for managing flood risks, especially in rural areas. Implications: Flood risks disproportionately affect rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should include comprehensive flood management strategies to protect rural infrastructure.

URL: EU Flood Risk Management

Original Reference: Commission publishes new flood risk areas viewer to raise awareness about significant flood risks (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: The EU Flood Risk Viewer identifies flood-prone areas across Europe to improve disaster preparedness and risk management. Implications: Flood risks impact both rural and urban areas, necessitating integrated flood management strategies. Recommendations: Use the flood risk viewer to inform regional action plans, prioritizing flood prevention and water management initiatives that involve both rural and urban areas. Enhance cooperation on flood defenses and disaster preparedness measures, especially in flood-prone regions.

URL: EU Flood Risk Viewer

Original Reference: interactive funding finder

Brief Summary: This portal provides access to EU funding opportunities for projects aimed at fostering regional development, including rural-urban initiatives. Implications: Access to funding is critical for the success of rural-urban projects. Recommendations: RAPs should actively seek funding from EU sources to support rural-urban integration initiatives, particularly those that promote innovation, infrastructure development, and social inclusion across regions.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home

Original Reference: The Rural Toolkit

Brief Summary: This portal provides access to funding opportunities for rural development. Implication: PoliRuralPlus pilots should explore funding mechanisms available for rural-urban projects, especially those that focus on infrastructure, digitalization, and sustainability.

URL: https://funding.rural-vision.europa.eu/

Original Reference: EU funding opportunities for specific sectors, including broadband, culture, education, energy, environment and tourism. resources

Brief Summary: This page provides an overview of EU funding opportunities across sectors. RAPs should explore funding options to support rural development in key sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, and innovation. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage these funding streams to enhance rural-urban connectivity and economic growth.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/find-funding/funding-opportunities/specific-sectors

Original Reference: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This EU initiative focuses on gender and reproductive health rights in African rural areas. Implications: Gender equality is a critical aspect of sustainable rural development. Recommendations: Include gender equity considerations in RAPs to ensure inclusive development and address demographic challenges in rural regions.

URL: https://europa.eu/capacity4dev/eesf-gender/wiki/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-africa

Original Reference: Gender equality (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Discusses the EU’s gender equality policies. PoliRuralPlus can integrate gender-focused initiatives in RAPs to ensure inclusivity and equality in rural-urban planning.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/info/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/gender-equality_en

Original Reference: Nature-based solutions - Publications Office of the EU (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Highlights the EU Green Deal's goals for regional sustainability. PoliRuralPlus can align RAPs with Green Deal objectives to foster sustainable rural-urban transitions.

URL: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/799d89cf-3d7d-11eb-9454-01aa75ed71a1

Original Reference: files_en (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Provides access to EU policy documents and data relevant to regional development and rural-urban integration. Implications: Offers key resources for shaping rural-urban policies. Recommendations: Use this database for RAP development, ensuring alignment with EU policies.

URL: EU Official Files

Original Reference: About the initiative (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Highlights European Commission's initiatives on sustainable development. Recommends that PoliRuralPlus align its regional action plans with these initiatives, especially those focusing on integrated territorial development and rural sustainability.

URL: European Commission Initiative

Original Reference: The EU Vision for rural areas

Brief Summary: The EU’s vision targets rural empowerment, connectivity, and resilience, aiming for rural areas to be prosperous, green, and attractive places to live by 2040. Implication: PoliRuralPlus pilots should focus on diversifying rural economies and promoting sustainable farming, including a strong emphasis on environmental and digital transitions.

URL: https://rural-vision.europa.eu/rural-vision_en

Original Reference: Monitoring convergence in the European Union: Looking backwards to move forward – Upward convergence through crises

Brief Summary: Analyzes the convergence of living standards across EU regions. PoliRuralPlus should aim to align rural development strategies with EU convergence policies to ensure balanced rural-urban growth.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2020/monitoring-convergence-european-union-looking-backwards-move-forward-upward

Original Reference: Résultats du Mos 2012 : la ville se construit majoritairement en recyclage / Institut d’Amenagement et d’Urbanisme – Île-de-France, . Note rapide Territoires n° 636, Decembre 2013, 6 p.

Brief Summary: Reviews EU policies aimed at promoting territorial cohesion between rural and urban areas. Recommendations: RAPs should align with EU territorial cohesion policies, fostering balanced economic growth and equitable access to services between rural and urban regions.

URL: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/ficheprocedure.do?lang=en&reference=2010/2158(INI)

Original Reference: Siemens

Brief Summary: Siemens provides advanced digital solutions for infrastructure development. Implications: Digital solutions can improve connectivity and service delivery in rural areas. Recommendations: Use digital infrastructure to optimize rural-urban linkages and promote economic growth through RAPs.

URL: https://www.siemens.com/global/en.html

Original Reference: Global Gateway Forum: EU boosts employment in Tajikistan with €30 million in budget support (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This article focuses on the EU’s initiatives for rural digitalization. PoliRuralPlus should incorporate digital tools into RAPs to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban areas, improve rural connectivity, and foster innovation in agriculture and local business development.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_2765

Original Reference: Inforegio - Urban-rural linkages (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This EU policy document emphasizes the importance of territorial cohesion through integrated urban-rural linkages for balanced regional development. Implications: Territorial cohesion is essential for addressing socio-economic disparities between urban and rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on enhancing territorial cohesion by promoting inter-municipal cooperation, supporting shared infrastructure projects, and developing cohesive policy frameworks that link rural and urban development objectives.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/policy/what/territorial-cohesion/urban-rural-linkages/