References

Original Reference: French Rural Network, A network at the crossroads of territories (reseaurural.fr)

Brief Summary: A platform supporting rural stakeholders in France, focusing on fostering collaboration and innovation in rural areas. Implications: Networking can enhance rural-urban synergies. Recommendations: RAPs should leverage national and European networks to enhance rural development, connecting rural areas with urban hubs.

URL: Reseau Rural

Original Reference: New European Bauhaus: moving from co-design to delivery - CHARTER (charter-alliance.eu)

Brief Summary: Discusses how co-design approaches can enhance the delivery of regional projects. PoliRuralPlus should adopt co-design strategies to ensure that regional plans reflect the needs of both rural and urban stakeholders.

URL: https://charter-alliance.eu/new-european-bauhaus-moving-from-co-design-to-delivery/

Original Reference: From urban-rural linkages to urban-rural relationships in the EU | Epthinktank | European Parliament

Brief Summary: Discusses the evolution of rural-urban interactions in the EU, focusing on economic and social interdependencies. Implications: Strengthening these relationships is vital for cohesive regional development. Recommendations: RAPs should shift from seeing rural and urban areas as separate entities to fostering interconnectedness through integrated policies.

URL: Epthinktank: Urban-Rural Relationships in the EU

Original Reference: https://functionalareas.eu/

Brief Summary: This initiative studies how functional areas (urban and rural regions) interact, particularly in terms of governance and economic development. Implications: Strong rural-urban functional areas contribute to balanced territorial development. Recommendations: Use functional area analysis in RAPs to better coordinate governance and investments across rural and urban regions​.

URL: https://functionalareas.eu/

Original Reference: https://funding.rural-vision.europa.eu/?lng=en

Brief Summary: The funding portal highlights opportunities for rural projects under the EU's Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas. Implications: Access to EU funding is critical for rural projects aiming to enhance connectivity, resilience, and sustainability. Recommendations: Leverage EU funding in RAPs to support digitalization, green energy projects, and cross-border collaboration​.

URL: https://funding.rural-vision.europa.eu/?lng=en

Original Reference: European Commission, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, The 10 common basic principles on Roma inclusion: 2010, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2767/22771

Brief Summary: This report examines future trends in work, including digitalization, remote work, and the gig economy. RAPs should address the evolving nature of work in rural areas by promoting digital skills and flexible job opportunities. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage these insights to create modern, diverse employment options in rural regions.

URL: https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2767/22771

Original Reference: https://www.h2020prospect.eu/

Brief Summary: The PROSPECT project promotes peer learning for local authorities on sustainable energy projects, focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and financing. Implications: Energy transition is a key area for rural development and sustainability. Recommendations: RAPs should encourage knowledge exchange on renewable energy projects between rural and urban authorities, fostering collaborative energy solutions and improving access to funding for rural energy initiatives.

URL: https://www.h2020prospect.eu/

Original Reference: https://galwaycitycommunitynetwork.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/GCCN-Guidelines-for[1]Successful-Community-Engagement.pdf Galway City Community Network (GCCN) Guidelines for Successful Community Engagement

Brief Summary: This document provides guidelines on effective community engagement strategies. Implications: Community involvement is essential for the success of rural-urban development initiatives. Recommendations: Engage local communities in the development and implementation of RAPs to ensure that strategies reflect the needs and aspirations of rural populations​.

URL: https://galwaycitycommunitynetwork.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/GCCN-Guidelines-for[1]Successful-Community-Engagement.pdf

Original Reference: Gender Action Plan stories of change | Capacity4dev (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Focuses on gender equality in development policies. For PoliRuralPlus, recommendations include ensuring RAPs address gender equity in rural areas, promoting women's participation in rural-urban initiatives.

URL: https://capacity4dev.europa.eu/groups/public-gender/info/stories_en

Original Reference: GAP III Joint Mid-Term Report

Brief Summary: This report highlights gender disparities in rural areas, with a focus on economic empowerment and access to resources. Implications: Gender inequality remains a barrier to rural development. Recommendations: RAPs should include gender-sensitive policies that address economic disparities and promote equal access to resources and opportunities in rural regions.

URL: EC Mid-Term Report: Gender and Rural Development

Original Reference: BMEL - Homepage

Brief Summary: Provides extensive resources on rural development policies in Germany. PoliRuralPlus can draw on policy innovations from Germany's federal structure to inform RAP development.

URL: https://www.bmel.de/

Original Reference: EXIT

Brief Summary: The project focuses on empowering rural actors by providing data and tools to support decision-making for sustainable rural development. Implications: Enhances data-driven rural policies for integrated development. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate GRANULAR's tools to improve stakeholder participation in rural-urban projects.

URL: CORDIS: GRANULAR Project

Original Reference: The Rural Pact and LEADER: mutually reinforcing instruments | Rural Pact Community Platform (europa.eu),

Brief Summary: This portal provides case studies of shared mobility solutions in rural areas. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should explore shared mobility solutions, such as carpooling and demand-responsive transport, to improve rural-urban accessibility .

URL: https://www.ruralsharedmobility.eu/good-practices/

Original Reference: Frontiers | Toward urban-rural linkage development: contribution of climate-adaptive agroecology in the lower Chao Phraya River Basin, Thailand (frontiersin.org)

Brief Summary: Focuses on the governance structures required to manage urban-rural linkages effectively. Implications: Strong governance models ensure better policy implementation. Recommendations: RAPs should emphasize multi-level governance and stakeholder collaboration to enhance rural-urban linkages.

URL: Frontiers: Governance of Urban-Rural Linkages

Original Reference: Local Development Policies: Challenges for Post-COVID-19 Recovering in Spain, Rodriguez-Cohard, 2020, https://doi.org/10.4468/2020.2.05rodriguez.juste.vazquez

Brief Summary: Explores different governance models that facilitate effective rural-urban planning. RAPs should emphasize collaborative governance to ensure stakeholder participation and policy coherence.

URL: https://doi.org/10.4468/2020.2.05rodriguez.juste.vazquez

Original Reference: Business Funding & Supports in Ireland | National Enterprise Hub (neh.gov.ie)

Brief Summary: This webpage provides an overview of business supports available to Irish entrepreneurs, particularly in rural and urban contexts. The information includes funding, advisory, and training services. For PoliRuralPlus, this resource can be leveraged to provide business development support to stakeholders in rural-urban pilot areas. Recommendations include utilizing similar support mechanisms in RAPs to foster rural entrepreneurship, attract investments, and promote sustainable business models.

URL: https://www.neh.gov.ie/business-supports

Original Reference: gov.ie - DAFM Annual Reports (www.gov.ie)

Brief Summary: A repository of Ireland's annual reports and publications. PoliRuralPlus should use such governmental reports as references for shaping policy coherence in RAPs and aligning with broader national development goals.

URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/annual-reports-and-publications/

Original Reference: GRANULAR

Brief Summary: Describes how the GRANULAR project supports rural-urban cooperation for sustainable development. PoliRuralPlus can use insights from this project to improve collaboration mechanisms in RAPs and ensure more effective rural-urban synergies.

URL: https://www.ruralgranular.eu/

Original Reference: Recommendations for the future

Brief Summary: Discusses key factors for rural attractiveness and grassroots needs. Recommendations: RAPs should integrate grassroots feedback, focusing on improving quality of life in rural areas by enhancing healthcare, education, and mobility, which can help retain population and attract newcomers.

URL: https://polirural.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/D1.8..pdf

Original Reference: The PROSPECT+ project to train local administrators on innovative finance

Brief Summary: This project explores financing mechanisms for energy efficiency in both rural and urban areas. Implication: PoliRuralPlus pilots should explore similar financing models to fund sustainability projects, including renewable energy initiatives, enhancing rural-urban cooperation in the green transition.

URL: https://www.h2020prospect.eu/