References

Original Reference: About – modernAKIS

Brief Summary: Focuses on sustainable urban design initiatives. Recommends that rural regions in PoliRuralPlus pilots adopt sustainable planning practices that align with urban sustainability goals, fostering cohesive and resilient rural-urban relationships.

URL: Modernakis

Original Reference: https://modernakis.eu/wp-content/uploads/D1.3.pdf

Brief Summary: The deliverable focuses on integrating smart city solutions into rural and urban regions, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. Implications: Smart technologies can transform rural services and economies. Recommendations: RAPs should explore smart infrastructure, digital platforms, and sustainable technologies to boost rural-urban collaboration and enhance economic resilience.

URL: https://modernakis.eu/wp-content/uploads/D1.3.pdf

Original Reference: EU citizenship (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: This page provides information on national contact points for EU citizens seeking assistance with EU rights and services. RAPs should ensure that rural and urban citizens are aware of and can access these services. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage these support services to enhance citizen participation and access to EU resources.

URL: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/national-contact-points/index_en.htm

Original Reference: Nature-based solutions (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Discusses the use of NBS to address urban and rural environmental challenges. PoliRuralPlus should integrate these solutions in RAPs for water management, climate adaptation, and ecosystem restoration.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/research-area/environment/nature-based-solutions_en

Original Reference: new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/system/files/2023-01/NEB_Compass_V_4.pdf

Brief Summary: Provides a framework for sustainable and inclusive development through the New European Bauhaus initiative. PoliRuralPlus should align with this framework to create more sustainable and socially inclusive rural-urban development strategies.

URL: https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/system/files/2023-01/NEB_Compass_V_4.pdf

Original Reference: Networks and Rural-Urban Linkages for Rural Innovation (oecd-ilibrary.org)

Brief Summary: Reviews how rural-urban linkages and networks can drive regional innovation. PoliRuralPlus can create stronger collaborations between rural and urban areas to promote knowledge transfer, innovation, and sustainable development.

URL: https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/urban-rural-and-regional-development/networks-and-rural-urban-linkages-for-rural-innovation_9789264305397-en

Original Reference: New European Bauhaus: beautiful, sustainable, together. (europa.eu).

Brief Summary: Focuses on integrating design, sustainability, and inclusivity into urban and rural spaces. PoliRuralPlus can incorporate these principles into RAPs to improve the quality of life and environmental health across rural-urban regions.

URL: https://europa.eu/new-european-bauhaus/index_en

Original Reference: https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/document/download/2b6cf7e5-36ac-41cb-aab5-0d32050143dc_en?filename=ec_rtd_ai-guidelines.pdf

Brief Summary: This initiative promotes sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically pleasing spaces, linking architecture to the European Green Deal. Implications: NEB encourages holistic rural-urban integration through sustainable design. Recommendations: RAPs should align with NEB principles to enhance both rural and urban living environments, promoting social equity and green transition in regional plans​.

URL: https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/

Original Reference: The vision for Slovakia

Brief Summary: This article outlines Slovakia’s strategic vision for revitalizing rural areas, focusing on sustainability and resilience. Implication: PoliRuralPlus pilots in Slovakia and elsewhere should draw from this example, promoting long-term, inclusive strategies that enhance rural vitality and connectivity with urban centers.

URL: https://ruralpact.rural-vision.europa.eu/news/new-slovak-vision-more-attractive-rural-areas_en

Original Reference: https://ruralpact.rural-vision.europa.eu/news/new-slovak-vision-more-attractive-rural-areas_en

Brief Summary: This article highlights Slovakia's new vision for rural revitalization, focusing on sustainability, digital transformation, and stakeholder cooperation. Implications: Slovakia’s approach provides a model for holistic rural development. Recommendations: RAPs should emphasize cross-sectoral collaboration, digital innovation, and sustainability, fostering resilient and attractive rural areas .

URL: https://ruralpact.rural-vision.europa.eu/news/new-slovak-vision-more-attractive-rural-areas_en

Original Reference: NATURESCAPES

Brief Summary: Explores water-energy-food nexus approaches for sustainable regional development. PoliRuralPlus can incorporate these strategies to improve the resilience of rural-urban systems in terms of resources management.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101084270

Original Reference: session-1-insight-tacoli-iied.pdf (oecd.org)

Brief Summary: This document discusses the economic and social interdependencies between rural and urban areas. Implications: Highlights the necessity of fostering rural-urban partnerships for balanced regional growth. Recommendations: Policymakers should focus on strengthening governance frameworks that facilitate cooperation between rural and urban regions.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/cfe/regional-policy/session-1-insight-tacoli-iied.pdf

Original Reference: OECD report

Brief Summary: Provides insights on regional development strategies that integrate rural and urban areas. Implications: Aligns with the territorial approach for balanced development. Recommendations: Use these strategies to foster rural-urban partnerships and ensure the RAPs are inclusive of both regions​.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/regional/

Original Reference: Unlocking rural innovation

Brief Summary: Provides comprehensive resources on regional policy, focusing on economic development, well-being, and territorial governance. Recommendations include adopting OECD's regional well-being metrics for balanced rural-urban integration in RAPs and pilots.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/regional/

Original Reference: Regional, rural and urban development - OECD

Brief Summary: Discusses best practices for regional development, focusing on rural-urban integration. Recommendations: RAPs should adopt place-based development strategies that address specific local needs while promoting regional cohesion and sustainability.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/regional/

Original Reference: OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance 2022 | en | OECD

Brief Summary: This report highlights key indicators for regions and cities across the OECD. Implications: Provides benchmarking for rural-urban disparities. Recommendations: Use the insights for evidence-based development in RAPs, addressing gaps between rural and urban regions​.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/regional/oecd-regions-and-cities-at-a-glance-26173212.htm

Original Reference: reg_glance-2013-47-en.pdf (oecd-ilibrary.org)

Brief Summary: Provides data on regional disparities. Recommendations: RAPs should use regional data to identify gaps and target policies that reduce disparities in economic development, infrastructure, and services between rural and urban areas.

URL: https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/reg_glance-2013-47-en.pdf?expires=1698158403&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=5ED0A9BCA03C5E45D92665362DF8ACFA

Original Reference: https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/policy-implications-of-coronavirus-crisis-for-rural-development-6b9d189a/ OECD. (2020). COVID-19 and Regional Development: Implications for Rural Areas.

Brief Summary: This report outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated rural-urban inequalities and highlights the need for resilient rural development policies. Implications: Rural areas have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, highlighting existing vulnerabilities. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on building resilience in rural areas through investments in digital infrastructure, healthcare, and sustainable economic activities to mitigate future crises.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/policy-implications-of-coronavirus-crisis-for-rural-development-6b9d189a/

Original Reference: Rural-Urban Partnerships: an Integrated Approach to Economic Development / OECD, 24 October 2013, 323 p.

Brief Summary: Examines economic and social linkages between rural and urban areas. Recommendations: RAPs should promote infrastructure improvements and policies that strengthen rural-urban connections, with a focus on addressing disparities in employment, education, and service access.

URL: http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/download/0410061e.pdf

Original Reference: Rural Development Conference - OECD Rural Development Conference

Brief Summary: Discusses the latest trends and strategies in rural development. Implications: Provides best practices for integrating rural-urban development strategies. Recommendations: Incorporate OECD insights into RAP development to improve rural-urban synergies.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/cfe/regionalpolicy/oecd-rural-development-conference.htm