References

Original Reference: Assessment and Empirical Study on the Relationship between Infrastructure Construction and Urban-Rural Development,Zhang Jinyan ,2003,A14236

Brief Summary: Examines the relationship between infrastructure and rural-urban linkages. Recommends that PoliRuralPlus pilots focus on investing in infrastructure projects that improve connectivity between rural and urban areas.

URL: Geog.com.cn

Original Reference: Contextual influences on social enterprise management in rural and urban communities,A. M. Smith +1,2016,23 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: This article explores the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in regional development, highlighting differences between rural and urban areas. Implications: Innovation is key to fostering economic growth and resilience in rural and urban regions. Recommendations: Promote entrepreneurial support programs in regional action plans, providing rural areas with access to funding, training, and networks. Foster collaboration between rural and urban businesses to boost innovation, economic diversification, and job creation in both regions.

URL: Tandfonline - Entrepreneurship and Regional Development

Original Reference: Review on Urban-rural Linkage in China,Chen Ming-xing ,2010,A14234

Brief Summary: Discusses environmental policy in the context of rural-urban development. Recommendations: RAPs should integrate environmental sustainability into urban expansion plans, ensuring that rural areas are protected while fostering sustainable urban growth.

URL: https://www.progressingeography.com/EN/10.11820/dlkxjz.2010.12.008

Original Reference: Research on the Strategy of Revitalization Development based on the Combination of Urban and Rural Areas,Ming Yang ,Proceedings of the 2018 International Workshop on Education Reform and Social Sciences (ERSS 2018),2019,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Discusses the use of nature-based solutions (NBS) for environmental risk reduction in rural and urban areas. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate NBS to enhance climate resilience in both rural and urban settings, fostering cross-sectoral cooperation for disaster risk reduction.

URL: https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/erss-18/55912810

Original Reference: Mapping Urban-Rural Linkage in Promoting Sustainable Regional Development to Support Rural Creative Economy Entrepreneurs,H. Azmi +4,IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment,2021,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Examines environmental pressures on rural areas, emphasizing ecosystem services. Recommendations for PoliRuralPlus include integrating environmental sustainability in rural-urban linkages to maintain ecosystem health.

URL: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/637/1/012030

Original Reference: Linking research, education and citizen codesign: compact cities as social intensification,Jenny Stenberg +3,SN Social Sciences,2021,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Explores how environmental sustainability can be integrated into urban planning. PoliRuralPlus should prioritize sustainable land use in RAPs to ensure long-term environmental health in rural-urban areas.

URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43545-021-00221-w

Original Reference: Far away and yet so close: urban–rural linkages in the context of multilocal work arrangements,R. Bürgin +3,Regional Studies, Regional Science,2022,3 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Discusses the role of environmental sustainability in strengthening urban-rural dynamics. Implications: Sustainable practices are key to long-term rural-urban integration. Recommendations: RAPs should emphasize environmental sustainability as a core component of rural-urban development strategies.

URL: Tandfonline Article on Environmental Sustainability

Original Reference: ENGSTROEM, C.-J. (1999): Case Study Sweden. In: CD within Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (2001): Study Programme on European Spatial Planning. Final Report. Forschungen Heft 103.2. Bonn.

Brief Summary: ESPON provides spatial planning data and analysis to support regional development across Europe. RAPs should leverage ESPON’s insights to optimize rural-urban spatial planning, ensuring that development is balanced and sustainable. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use ESPON data to enhance territorial cohesion and reduce regional disparities.

URL: ESPON 2006 Programme

Original Reference: ESPON / INTERACT (2007): Polycentric Urban Development and Rural-Urban Partnership - Thematic Study of INTERREG and ESPON activities.

Brief Summary: This ESPON study explores the role of polycentric development in fostering rural-urban partnerships. RAPs should emphasize creating balanced, polycentric regions that distribute growth across both rural and urban areas. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt these frameworks to promote regional cohesion and improve connectivity between rural and urban centers.

URL: https://www.espon.eu/programme/projects/espon-interact-thematic-study-polycentric-urban-development-and-rural-urban-partnership

Original Reference: POLVERARI, L., QUIOGUE, N., GROSS, F., NOVOTNY, V. (2005): Territorial Cohesion and Structural Funds Programmes: Urban Development and Territorial Cooperation. IQ-Net Thematic Paper No. 16(2). Newcastle upon Tyne.

Brief Summary: Analyzes the role of EU Cohesion Policy in fostering rural-urban integration. Recommendations: RAPs should align with EU Cohesion Policy, ensuring that rural-urban cooperation benefits from EU structural funds for balanced regional development and improved socio-economic integration.

URL: https://www.eprc-strath.eu/uploads/research_projects/thematic-paper/105.pdf

Original Reference: European Commission (2010b): Communication. The CAP towards 2020: Meeting the food, natural resources and territorial challenges of the future. COM(2010) 672 final. Brussles.

Brief Summary: This communication reviews the results of the EU’s cohesion policy over the past decade, with insights into regional development. RAPs should build on the successes of cohesion policies to ensure rural regions are not left behind. PoliRuralPlus pilots can focus on enhancing infrastructure, services, and job opportunities in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A52010DC0672

Original Reference: ECONOMOU, D. (2001): The Region of Thessaly. 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 compendium reviews spatial planning systems across Europe. RAPs should adopt spatial planning frameworks that support balanced rural-urban development, addressing infrastructure, housing, and environmental challenges. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these insights to harmonize spatial planning strategies across rural-urban regions.

URL: The EU compendium of spatial planning systems and policies - Publications Office of the EU

Original Reference: FIRST ACTION PROGRAMME FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TERRITORIAL AGENDA FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION (FAP) (2007): Agreed at the Informal Ministerial Meeting on Territorial Cohesion and Regional Policy on 22nd – 25th November 2007. Ponta Delgada (Azores).

Brief Summary: Outlines the EU's initial strategies for regional development, including rural areas. Implications: Early frameworks shaped current rural-urban policies. Recommendations: RAPs should consider historical frameworks while developing modern regional strategies.

URL: First EU Action Programme

Original Reference: The essence of urban-rural partnership management,Judyta Kabus ,2016,

Brief Summary: This page outlines the EU’s Rural Action Plan, which focuses on strengthening, connecting, and making rural areas more resilient by 2040. Implication: PoliRuralPlus pilots should integrate connectivity projects, such as digital and transport infrastructure, as well as initiatives for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

URL: https://rural-vision.europa.eu/action-plan_en

Original Reference: European Parliament (2011a): Report on the Commission’s fifth Cohesion Report and the strategy for post-2013 cohesion policy. (2011/2035 (INI). Brussels.

Brief Summary: Focuses on EU policies related to rural development and modernization of agriculture. Implications: Highlights the role of agriculture in rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: Incorporate agricultural innovation and modernization in RAPs to strengthen rural economies and connect with urban markets.

URL: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/A-7-2011-0222_EN.html

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

Brief Summary: Discusses how EU cohesion policies integrate rural areas into broader regional strategies. Recommendations: Align rural action plans with EU cohesion policy objectives, focusing on sustainable economic growth, reducing disparities, and enhancing service accessibility for rural populations.

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

Original Reference: EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND Council of the EUROPEAN Union (2006a): Regulation (EC) no. 1080/2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) no. 1783/1999. In: Official Journal of the European Union of 31st July 2006, L210, pp. 1-11

Brief Summary: Details the ERDF's role in promoting regional development, particularly in rural areas. Implications: ERDF funds can significantly impact rural-urban development projects. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus pilots should align RAPs to access ERDF funding for infrastructure and rural development projects.

URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32006R1080

Original Reference: ECORYS (2010): Study on Employment, Growth and Innovation in Rural Areas (SEGIRA). Main report. Rotterdam. Online:http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/analysis/external/employment /full-text_en.pdf. (last access: 13.2.2012)

Brief Summary: This report analyzes employment trends in agriculture. RAPs should focus on creating job opportunities in rural areas to retain populations and prevent rural-to-urban migration. PoliRuralPlus pilots can leverage this data to design employment initiatives that promote rural economic development and strengthen rural-urban linkages.

URL: http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/analysis/external/employment%20/full-text_en.pdf

Original Reference: RURAL URBAN RELATIONSHIPS : AN ALTERNATIVE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT,Keterkaitan Desa +7,2019,A14230

Brief Summary: Provides an analysis of the European Union’s strategy for enhancing rural-urban linkages. Implications: Aligns RAPs with EU-wide policies for integrated regional development. Recommendations: Ensure that RAPs leverage EU funding mechanisms and strategic frameworks to enhance local projects.

URL: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/58c775b8-b7ac-4817-bca8-d9ba4bd08672

Original Reference: European Parliament (2011c): Report on the state of play and future synergies for increased effectiveness between the ERDF and other structural funds. 2010/2160 (INI). Brussels.

Brief Summary: Explores frameworks for rural development, emphasizing balanced territorial development. Implications: Calls for integrated policy frameworks that connect rural and urban areas. Recommendations: Develop holistic RAPs that include infrastructure, service delivery, and economic development as key components.

URL: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/A-7-2011-0241_EN.html