References

Original Reference: www.involve.org.uk/sites/default/files/field/attachemnt/People-and-Participation.pdf

Brief Summary: Discusses strategies for developing smart villages through community-driven initiatives. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on using participatory approaches in creating smart villages, leveraging local assets and digital technologies to enhance rural vitality and connectivity.

URL: https://www.interregeurope.eu/find-policy-solutions/webinar/key-learnings-of-the-webinar-on-smart-villages

Original Reference: www.interregeurope.eu/find-policy-solutions/webinar/key-learnings-of-the-webinar-on-smart-villages

Brief Summary: Highlights how digital solutions are transforming rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should explore smart village initiatives that harness digital tools to boost rural innovation, connect to urban markets, and improve service delivery, ensuring equitable growth across regions.

URL: https://www.interregeurope.eu/find-policy-solutions/webinar/key-learnings-of-the-webinar-on-smart-villages

Original Reference: Responsible Banking | KfW

Brief Summary: Discusses financing mechanisms for rural-urban development projects. Recommendations: RAPs should leverage financial instruments, such as green bonds and public-private partnerships, to fund sustainable rural-urban development initiatives, improving infrastructure and service delivery.

URL: https://www.kfw.de/kfw.de-2.html

Original Reference: Urban-rural relationships in the new century: clarifying and updating the intervention logic / Andrew Copus, 2012, 15 p.

Brief Summary: The report highlights that urban growth in Île-de-France is primarily happening through the recycling of urban spaces rather than new construction. Implications: Recycling urban spaces can reduce land use conflicts and foster sustainable urban-rural connections. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus can integrate similar strategies in its pilots, encouraging the reuse of land and existing infrastructures to promote sustainable urban-rural linkages.

URL: Resultats du MOS 2012: La ville se construit majoritairement en recyclage

Original Reference: The Common Agricultural Policy as a driver for rural digital transformation | Shaping Europe’s digital future (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This report examines legal measures to address rural depopulation, focusing on land use, housing, and infrastructure policies. Implication: RAPs can include legal frameworks that incentivize population retention and development in rural areas, integrating these with broader territorial development goals.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/isa2/sites/default/files/tg1-rr-law-combat-depopulation_es_martinez_v3_en_2.pdf

Original Reference: SERIGO

Brief Summary: Focuses on climate action through integrated projects. Implications: Climate resilience is essential for rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: Integrate climate action strategies into RAPs to enhance the resilience of rural communities【36†source】【35†source】.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101136597

Original Reference: SMART ERA

Brief Summary: Focuses on promoting sustainable practices through rural-urban partnerships. Implications: Rural-urban partnerships are key to addressing sustainability challenges. Recommendations: Incorporate sustainability frameworks into RAPs to foster long-term rural-urban cooperation.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101083958

Original Reference: Urban-rural partnership: CEMR survey on integrated territorial development / Council of European Municipalities and Regions, June 2013, 12 p.

Brief Summary: This report discusses the strategies used in the Limousin region of France for strengthening urban-rural cooperation, with focus on transport and digital infrastructure. Implications: Urban-rural linkages can be strengthened through shared governance and infrastructure projects. Recommendations: Similar collaborative initiatives should be integrated into PoliRuralPlus pilot regions. Focus on shared services, governance frameworks, and transport linkages.

URL: AER - Activity Report

Original Reference: https://sergiocaredda.eu/organisation/tools/models-the-lippitt-knoster-model-for-managing-complex-change/

Brief Summary: This model offers a framework for managing complex change, emphasizing communication, leadership, and stakeholder alignment. Implications: Change management is crucial for implementing rural-urban integration strategies. Recommendations: RAPs should use the Lippitt-Knoster model to manage the complexities of rural-urban integration, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and that change is effectively managed .

URL: https://sergiocaredda.eu/organisation/tools/models-the-lippitt-knoster-model-for-managing-complex-change/

Original Reference: Living conditions and quality of life

Brief Summary: Discusses quality of life issues in rural areas across Europe. RAPs should address disparities in living conditions by improving healthcare, infrastructure, and economic opportunities in rural-urban transition areas.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/topic/living-conditions-quality-life

Original Reference: https://www.localstaff4climate.eu/

Brief Summary: This project focuses on building the capacity of local staff to implement climate action projects, particularly in rural areas. Implications: Rural communities need targeted support to address climate challenges and implement sustainable practices. Recommendations: RAPs should include training programs for local authorities and staff to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to implement effective climate action projects in rural areas.

URL: https://www.localstaff4climate.eu/

Original Reference: Study on the long-term implications of the digital transition for EU farmers and rural communities | Shaping Europe’s digital future (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This study explores the potential impacts of digitalization on EU farmers and rural communities, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. Implications: The digital divide remains a significant barrier to rural development. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus should focus on digital infrastructure investments and training programs to ensure rural communities benefit from digitalization​.

URL: Study on Long-Term Implications of Digital Transition for EU Farmers and Rural Communities

Original Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cache/recovery-dashboard/

Brief Summary: The portal outlines the EU’s long-term vision for rural areas by 2040, focusing on creating stronger, connected, resilient, and prosperous rural regions. Implications: Enhancing connectivity and resilience in rural areas can improve quality of life and economic opportunities. Recommendations: Focus on digital and physical connectivity, encourage local governance participation, and foster rural-urban collaboration through shared projects and services.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/enrd-thematic-work/long-term-rural-vision/long-term-rural-vision-portal_en.html

Original Reference: Maintaining trust during the COVID-19 pandemic | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Discusses how to maintain public trust during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. PoliRuralPlus RAPs should emphasize transparency and stakeholder engagement to maintain trust between rural and urban communities.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2021/maintaining-trust-during-covid-19-pandemic

Original Reference: rpso-policy-briefing-making-rp-happen-member-states.pdf (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: A policy briefing on mobilizing stakeholders around the Rural Pact to foster rural development. Implications: Guides RAPs in aligning rural and urban development through collaborative governance. Recommendations: Focus on multi-level governance and stakeholder engagement to strengthen rural-urban links​.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/isa2/sites/default/files/rpso-policy-briefing-making-rp-happen-member-states.pdf

Original Reference: https://ruralpact.rural-vision.europa.eu/publications/making-rural-pact-happen-member-states_en#section--resources

Brief Summary: This publication outlines key strategies for implementing the Rural Pact in EU Member States, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and rural-urban collaboration. Implications: Mobilizing stakeholders is crucial for rural-urban integration. Recommendations: RAPs should create governance frameworks that engage local communities and stakeholders in decision-making, ensuring that rural voices are amplified in national and EU-level policies .

URL: https://ruralpact.rural-vision.europa.eu/publications/making-rural-pact-happen-member-states_en

Original Reference: The shared goals of the LTVRA

Brief Summary: Provides data and mapping tools for analyzing functional rural areas across Europe. Recommendations: RAPs should utilize these tools to better understand the dynamics of rural areas and develop tailored strategies that enhance rural-urban linkages and regional cohesion.

URL: https://rural-vision.europa.eu/maps-data_en#functional-rural-areas

Original Reference: https://www.marei.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MaREI-Practice-and-Policy-BriefPDF.pdf MaREI, the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine: Recommendations for policy and practice on community engagement concerning energy and climate related infrastructure: MaREI-Practice-and-Policy-BriefPDF.pdf

Brief Summary: This brief provides recommendations for engaging communities in energy and climate-related infrastructure projects, emphasizing inclusivity and transparency. Implications: Successful energy and climate initiatives require strong community engagement. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize inclusive community engagement strategies to foster local support for renewable energy and climate adaptation projects in rural and urban areas.

URL: https://www.marei.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MaREI-Practice-and-Policy-BriefPDF.pdf

Original Reference: PYRAGRAF

Brief Summary: Focuses on how spatial mobility patterns are changing in Europe. Recommendations: RAPs should consider emerging mobility trends, such as increased remote work, to improve infrastructure and create new economic opportunities in both rural and urban areas.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101094402

Original Reference: https://modernakis.eu/results-and-resources/

Brief Summary: This page highlights the results and resources from Modernakis, a project focusing on smart cities and regions. Implications: Applying smart region technologies can enhance connectivity and services in rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should leverage these resources to implement smart village concepts, improving rural living standards and integrating rural-urban services.

URL: https://modernakis.eu/results-and-resources/