References

Original Reference: European Landowner Organization - European Landowners' Organization

Brief Summary: Focuses on rural land management, property rights, and sustainable farming practices. Implications: Highlights the role of land management in fostering rural sustainability. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate land-use planning and conservation strategies to enhance rural-urban synergies.

URL: https://www.europeanlandowners.org/

Original Reference: ENCR | European Network of Cancer Registries

Brief Summary: ENCR supports data collection and analysis on cancer incidence across Europe. RAPs should prioritize access to health services, including cancer care, in rural areas to address health disparities between rural and urban populations. PoliRuralPlus pilots can align with health service improvement goals to promote equitable healthcare access.

URL: https://www.encr.eu/

Original Reference: Home - European Network of Living Labs , Living Labs networkEuropean Network of Living Labs (enoll.org)

Brief Summary: This resource discusses living labs as a means of fostering innovation in rural and urban areas. Recommendations: Utilize living labs to test innovative solutions for rural-urban development challenges in real-world settings, ensuring that regional action plans are responsive to local needs.

URL: https://enoll.org/

Original Reference: European Parliament resolution of 21 February 2008 on the follow-up of the Territorial Agenda and the Leipzig Charter: Towards a European Action Programme for Spatial Development and Territorial Cohesion P6_TA(2008)0069, 21 February 2008

Brief Summary: This initiative emphasizes the need for balanced territorial development across the EU, particularly addressing urban-rural imbalances. Implications: Important for guiding RAPs in ensuring balanced growth across rural and urban areas. Recommendations: Focus on territorial cohesion policies to bridge disparities and enhance service delivery.

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

Original Reference: Grass Ceiling

Brief Summary: Discusses the role of circular economy principles in fostering rural development. PoliRuralPlus should integrate circular economy practices in RAPs to ensure sustainable economic growth in both rural and urban regions.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101061747

Original Reference: Homepage | EPSU

Brief Summary: Focuses on public service delivery in rural and urban areas. Recommendations: Strengthen public services in rural-urban integration, ensuring that essential services are evenly distributed across both regions.

URL: https://www.epsu.org/

Original Reference: Urban-Rural Differences in Quality of Life across the European Union / Mark Shucksmith, et al. In: Regional studies , 2009, v. 43, n. 10, p. 1275-1290

Brief Summary: This paper analyses the European Quality of Life Survey 2003 to explore urban–rural differences in income, deprivation, and other life domains. The main conclusion is that the richest countries in the European Union show little evidence of significant urban–rural differences, whereas in the poorer countries of the east and south, rural areas have a much lower level of perceived welfare and quality of life.

URL: http://www.swetswise.com/swoc-web/linkingDetails.html?openURL=false&issn=09697764&eissn=09697764&volume=16&issue=4&page=409&fullText=1

Original Reference: Présentation PowerPoint (robert-schuman.eu)

Brief Summary: Overview of EU recovery plans post-COVID-19. Recommendations: RAPs should leverage EU recovery funds to boost infrastructure, green initiatives, and economic recovery in rural areas while promoting integrated rural-urban development.

URL: https://www.robert-schuman.eu/fr/questions-d-europe/0595-les-plans-de-relance-europeens-chiffres-et-priorites

Original Reference: Plans de relance européens : chiffres et priorités - Fondation Robert Schuman (robert-schuman.eu)

Brief Summary: Overview of European recovery plans post-COVID-19 with focus on economic stimulus and green growth. Recommendations: Incorporate EU recovery funds into RAPs, especially to strengthen rural infrastructure, stimulate rural economies, and invest in green technologies that link rural and urban areas.

URL: https://www.robert-schuman.eu/fr/questions-d-europe/0595-les-plans-de-relance-europeens-chiffres-et-priorites

Original Reference: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00343400802378750

Brief Summary: This paper evaluates European regional policy efforts aimed at fostering rural-urban integration. Recommendations: Incorporate rural-urban integration into broader regional policies, ensuring that cohesion and competitiveness are key drivers of development in both rural and urban areas.

URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00343400802378750

Original Reference: European Rural Parliament

Brief Summary: A forum for rural communities to share experiences and influence European rural policies. Implications: Encourages rural communities to have a stronger voice in policymaking. Recommendations: Engage rural stakeholders more directly in RAP processes through participatory governance.

URL: https://www.europeanruralparliament.com/

Original Reference: ESBA - The Independent Voice for European Entrepreneurs (esba-europe.org)

Brief Summary: ESBA advocates for the interests of small businesses in Europe. RAPs should focus on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in rural areas to drive economic growth and resilience. PoliRuralPlus pilots can collaborate with SME networks to enhance rural economies, improve market access, and promote innovation in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://www.esba-europe.org/

Original Reference: Database on demography, population stock and balance

Brief Summary: Provides demographic data across European regions. For rural-urban linkages, this data is critical for analyzing population trends and identifying migration patterns, which can guide the PoliRuralPlus pilots in shaping population retention and attraction strategies in rural areas, fostering balanced regional development.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_pjan/default/table

Original Reference: https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals/european-social-economy-missions-smp-cosme-2023-resilience_en The EU Rural vision (europa.eu) Call: SMP-COSME-2023-RESILIENCE — European Social Economy MissionsV1.0 – 05.10.2023 6

Brief Summary: This funding call aims to promote resilience in rural regions through social economy missions, focusing on social innovation and entrepreneurship. Implications: Fostering social economy initiatives in rural areas is crucial for resilience and inclusivity. Recommendations: Encourage rural stakeholders to apply for funding to develop social enterprises that enhance local services, foster inclusion, and build resilience through inter-regional collaboration​.

URL: https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals/european-social-economy-missions-smp-cosme-2023-resilience_en

Original Reference: https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/european-social-economy-regions-eser-2023-call-expression-interest_en European Social Economy Regions (ESER) 2023: Call for Expression of Interest (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This call encourages regions to submit proposals for social economy initiatives, aimed at fostering regional development and resilience. Implications: Social economy projects are key to rural-urban integration and resilience. Recommendations: RAPs should include social economy initiatives that promote regional development, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy, social innovation, and circular economies .

URL: https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/european-social-economy-regions-eser-2023-call-expression-interest_en

Original Reference: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/scientific-activities-z/european-startup-village-forum_en

Brief Summary: This initiative facilitates knowledge exchange and innovation in rural areas by supporting startups and fostering entrepreneurship. Implications: Startups can drive economic growth and job creation in rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should emphasize supporting rural startups through hubs, financial support, and access to innovation ecosystems, promoting collaboration between rural and urban stakeholders.

URL: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/scientific-activities-z/european-startup-village-forum_en

Original Reference: European Startup Village Forum - European Commission (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Supports innovation and entrepreneurship in rural areas through startups. Implications: Focus on fostering rural innovation ecosystems. Recommendations: Promote startup ecosystems within RAPs to drive economic growth in rural areas, leveraging partnerships with urban centers.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/info/events/european-startup-village-forum-2023-march-29_en

Original Reference: EUSE

Brief Summary: Focuses on improving employment opportunities for marginalized groups, including those in rural areas. Implications: Employment inclusion can reduce rural unemployment and poverty. Recommendations: Incorporate supported employment initiatives into RAPs, ensuring access to jobs for vulnerable rural populations, particularly the disabled or long-term unemployed.

URL: EUSE

Original Reference: Home (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: The EU's official portal provides information on EU policies, including rural and regional development. Recommendations: Utilize EU policy frameworks to align rural-urban initiatives with broader European goals, leveraging funding instruments like CAP and Horizon Europe.

URL: https://europa.eu/

Original Reference: Urban-Rural linkages / European Commission. DG Regional Policy.

Brief Summary: Focuses on EU policies supporting rural development through rural-urban cooperation. PoliRuralPlus can align its regional action plans with EU initiatives to access funding and policy support, ensuring integrated governance for rural-urban development.

URL: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/docgener/focus/2008_01_rural.pdf