References

Original Reference: Relevance of Rural Development in the Context of Urbanisation,A. Dubey ,1999,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Examines health disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations: RAPs should include public health infrastructure improvements, especially in rural areas, by leveraging urban healthcare resources and expanding digital health solutions like telemedicine.

URL: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2108482

Original Reference: http://www.aer.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/Commissions/RegionalPolicies/ActivityReports/rapport_limousin_EN.pdf

Brief Summary: Provides insights into regional development strategies in the Limousin region of France. Recommendations: Use lessons from Limousin’s rural-urban strategies to inform RAPs, focusing on decentralization, local governance, and multi-level collaboration.

URL: http://www.aer.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/Commissions/RegionalPolicies/ActivityReports/rapport_limousin_EN.pdf

Original Reference: Urban households ruralizing their livelihoods: The changing nature of urban-rural linkages in an East African town,S. Owuor ,2004,A142321

Brief Summary: Analyzes urban-to-rural migration trends and their implications on livelihoods. Suggests that PoliRuralPlus pilots explore similar trends to address rural population loss, supporting services and infrastructure to attract and retain residents.

URL: Urban Households Ruralizing their Livelihoods: The Changing Nature of Urban-Rural Linkages in an East African Town | African Studies Centre Leiden (ascleiden.nl)

Original Reference: Economic linkages between urban and rural regions – what’s in it for the rural?,G. Bosworth +1,2018,50 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: This paper explores the role of agriculture in driving economic growth. RAPs should focus on enhancing agricultural productivity while ensuring sustainable land use in rural areas. PoliRuralPlus pilots can integrate strategies that boost rural economies by improving agricultural systems and strengthening market access to urban areas.

URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00220388.2018.1430771

Original Reference: Governing beyond cities: the urban-rural interface,Mirjam A. F. Ros-Tonen +2,2015,19 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Discusses agricultural sustainability and the connections between rural and urban food systems. PoliRuralPlus should strengthen food system integration in RAPs to promote sustainable agricultural practices and food security.

URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10460-014-9575-4

Original Reference: Agricultural development within the rural-urban continuum” URBAN NEXUS – An Approach for Sustainable Development and Example for Urban-Rural-Linkages,Alexandra Lindén ,2013,A14230

Brief Summary: Discusses agricultural sustainability in rural-urban contexts. Suggests integrating sustainable agricultural practices in PoliRuralPlus action plans to enhance food security and reduce environmental impacts.

URL: Tropentag Paper

Original Reference: Agriculture and agricultural research in the rural-urban continuum.,G. Prain ,2013,A14230

Brief Summary: Discusses the integration of agriculture into the urban-rural continuum, focusing on research and innovations that can strengthen these linkages. Suggests applying sustainable farming methods and promoting agricultural research to enhance collaboration.

URL: Agriculture and agricultural research in the rural-urban continuum

Original Reference: An evaluation of contemporary China’s land use policy – The Link Policy: A case study from Ezhou, Hubei Province,Long Cheng +3,2020,7 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Explores how agricultural systems can integrate with urban planning for sustainable rural-urban linkages. Recommends leveraging sustainable farming practices to enhance food security and rural-urban cooperation in regional development plans.

URL: MDPI Land Article

Original Reference: Methods for Studying Rural Institutions, Networks, and Capacity in the Developing World : Mobilizing Rural Institutions,A. Agrawal +2,2008,

Brief Summary: Reviews how sustainable agriculture can support rural development. PoliRuralPlus should promote sustainable agricultural practices in rural-urban regions to foster environmental and economic resilience.

URL: https://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=US201300828503

Original Reference: The Role of Community Cooperative Institutions in Building Rural–Urban Linkages Under Urbanization of Pastoral Regions in China,Gongbuzeren +2,Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,2021,4 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: This article discusses agroecology as a means to enhance rural-urban linkages through sustainable food systems. Implication: PoliRuralPlus can integrate agroecological practices into pilot regions, promoting sustainable agriculture that links rural producers to urban consumers through shorter supply chains.

URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2021.655061/full

Original Reference: BARCA, F. (2009): An Agenda for a reformed cohesion policy – A place-based approach to meeting European Union challenges and expectations. Independent report for the European Commission. Brussels.

Brief Summary: The Barca report focuses on place-based approaches to cohesion policy. Recommendation: Encourage local-level, place-based policymaking in PoliRuralPlus pilots to support rural-urban synergies and ensure regional initiatives align with broader cohesion policy frameworks.

URL: Barca Report

Original Reference: An Integrated Approach to Rural Development (un.org)

Brief Summary: Focuses on holistic rural development approaches, emphasizing the integration of economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Suggests enhancing rural-urban collaboration for balanced and sustainable development in regional action plans.

URL: UN Ecosoc PDF on Rural Development

Original Reference: DATAR, EDATER, SEGESA (2010): Analyse de la Contribution des Programmes Operationelles Regionaux 2007-2013 au Developpement des Territoires Ruraux. Rapport final - December 2010.

Brief Summary: This document reviews regional operational programs in the EU, focusing on their contribution to rural development. It highlights the importance of cohesion policy in enhancing rural-urban linkages and suggests RAPs should prioritize integrated funding strategies to maximize rural development opportunities.

URL: https://www.europe-en-france.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/analyse_de_la_contribution_des_programmes_operationnels_regionaux_2007-2013_au_developpement_des_territoires_ruraux.pdf

Original Reference: HIRVONEN, T. (without year): Regional Centre in the Middle of Nowhere: the Case of Joensuu, Finland. In: CD within Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (2001): Study Programme on European Spatial Planning. Final Report. Forschungen Heft 103.2. Bonn.

Brief Summary: This study explores rural-to-urban migration trends and their socio-economic impacts. Recommendations: Regional plans should aim to balance migration by improving rural living conditions, creating job opportunities, and enhancing public services to reduce outmigration.

URL: https://journals.openedition.org/belgeo/pdf/32122

Original Reference: Analysis of Rural-Urban Linkages in Fast Growing Cities for Enhancing Resilience to Natural Disasters (Case study: à Nng City, Vietnam),N. Tu +2,2015,

Brief Summary: Provides a framework for measuring urban-rural integration, focusing on economic and social linkages. Suggests incorporating these metrics into rural-urban regional planning to track progress and inform policies in PoliRuralPlus projects.

URL: VNU Research Article

Original Reference: The Role of Provide Survice Small Town in Rural–Urban Linkages for Sustainable Development: A case of rural-urban linkage of Malda district, West Bengal, India,A. Saha ,2016,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Rural-Urban Linkages for Sustainable Development

URL: Rural-Urban Linkages for Sustainable Development | Armin Kratzer, Jutt (taylorfrancis.com)

Original Reference: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14010216

Brief Summary: Focuses on renewable energy transitions in rural areas and their integration with urban energy needs. Implications: Energy strategies must include rural-urban cooperation for efficient resource use. Recommendations: Develop RAPs that encourage rural renewable energy projects, fostering local energy autonomy while connecting to urban grids, ensuring sustainable energy transitions in both regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14010216

Original Reference: https://doi.org/10.1068/b3902ge

Brief Summary: This article explores urban-rural interactions using geospatial analytics, focusing on spatial data and planning for sustainable regional development. Implications: Utilizing advanced geospatial tools can provide actionable insights for spatially planning rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: Integrate spatial analytics into RAPs, facilitating data-driven decision-making to optimize land use, service accessibility, and infrastructure development across rural-urban boundaries.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1068/b3902ge

Original Reference: https://doi.org/10.21625/essd.v6i2.835.s403

Brief Summary: Discusses sustainable development strategies focused on rural-urban linkages and resilience. Implications: Rural sustainability should be integrated with urban development to ensure resilience across regions. Recommendations: Align RAPs with broader sustainability goals, integrating renewable energy, circular economies, and sustainable resource management to strengthen rural-urban partnerships.

URL: https://doi.org/10.21625/essd.v6i2.835.s403

Original Reference: https://doi.org/10.1080/15239080902774929

Brief Summary: Discusses policy frameworks that manage rural-urban environmental interactions, particularly concerning sustainability and land use. Implications: Integrating environmental sustainability into rural-urban development planning is key for long-term resilience. Recommendations: Incorporate sustainable land use and ecosystem services in RAPs, balancing urban growth and rural preservation.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15239080902774929