References

Original Reference: How to Develop the Rural Area : A Perspective of Rural-Urban Interactions,Xuelong Wang +1,0,A14230

Brief Summary: This article explores how healthcare delivery differs between urban and rural settings. Recommendations: Develop integrated healthcare strategies that address the unique needs of both rural and urban populations.

URL: https://journals.lww.com/hcmrjournal/Abstract/2000/07000/How_do_urban_organized_health_care_delivery.2.aspx

Original Reference: OECD (2022), Urban-Rural Linkages in Poland, OECD Regional Development Studies, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/94b5c782-en.

Brief Summary: This report discusses strategies to improve healthcare workforce distribution, with particular emphasis on rural areas. Implications for PoliRuralPlus: Ensuring access to healthcare in rural areas is vital for regional attractiveness. Recommendation: Incorporate healthcare access improvements into RAPs to enhance quality of life in rural regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1787/94b5c782-en

Original Reference: FUNELL, D.C. (1988): Urban-rural linkages: research themes and directions. In: Geografisker Annaler 70 b, pp. 267-274.

Brief Summary: Provides a historical analysis of rural development initiatives and their impact on regional planning. Implications: Lessons from past initiatives can guide future development. Recommendations: RAPs should learn from historical rural-urban interactions to inform more sustainable and inclusive development strategies.

URL: Tandfonline Article on Rural Development

Original Reference: AN ANALYSIS OF RURAL-URBAN LINKAGES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICIES THAT SUSTAIN DEVELOPMENT IN A SPACE CONTINUUM,L. Ndabeni ,2015,

Brief Summary: Analyzes social and economic dynamics between rural and urban regions. Recommends improving social capital and economic integration in rural areas to mitigate inequality and promote balanced development in regional action plans.

URL: HSRC Report

Original Reference: Evidence of urban land teleconnections and impacts on hinterlands,Burak Güneralp +2,2013,67 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Investigates human-driven land use changes and their ecological consequences. Implications: Human land use in rural areas can have significant impacts on ecosystems. Recommendations: RAPs should balance land use policies to promote sustainable development and prevent ecosystem degradation in rural areas.

URL: PNAS: Human Influence on Land Use

Original Reference: China’s rural transformation under the Link Policy: A case study from Ezhou,Long Cheng ,2021,2 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: This article discusses the role of ICT in promoting smart rural development, emphasizing the potential for digital tools to bridge rural-urban divides. Implications: ICT can enhance rural-urban linkages by improving connectivity, access to services, and market integration. Recommendations: Include ICT development as a key pillar in regional action plans, focusing on improving digital infrastructure and services in rural areas to strengthen rural-urban connections and promote economic growth.

URL: ICT and Smart Rural Development

Original Reference: Integration of Rural and Urban Education:Scope,Essence and the Path of Research,Wu Zhi-hui ,2013,A14230

Brief Summary: This study highlights the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in bridging the rural-urban divide, particularly in areas like education, healthcare, and agriculture. Implications: ICT can enhance rural services and link rural areas to urban markets and resources. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize ICT infrastructure development, enabling rural areas to benefit from digital solutions in healthcare, education, and agriculture, which would enhance rural-urban integration and service delivery.

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050912000828

Original Reference: Urban rural linkages fostering sustainable development in Europe: first statements and conclusions,G. Davidson +1,2009,

Brief Summary: Urban-Rural Innovation Linkages

URL: Urban rural linkages fostering sustainable development in Europe: first statements and conclusions - Northumbria Research Link

Original Reference: Connecting Rural Areas: A Solution Approach to Bridging the Coverage Gap,Ida Sèmévo Tognisse +2,Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference,2021,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: This paper explores the use of IoT and data analysis in smart farming, which can enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in rural areas. Implications: Smart farming technologies can improve rural-urban food systems and resource management. Recommendations: Promote the adoption of smart farming technologies in regional action plans, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in agriculture. Encourage collaboration between rural farmers and urban tech providers to improve data-driven decision-making in agriculture, boosting productivity and environmental outcomes.

URL: IEEE Smart Farming

Original Reference: Urban-Rural Interactions:a Guide from Literatures,Tang Mao-hua ,2008,A14230

Brief Summary: Provides a comprehensive review of rural-urban interactions, focusing on the flows of goods, services, and people. PoliRuralPlus can benefit by integrating these flows into regional planning, promoting more sustainable economic and social linkages across rural-urban spaces.

URL: Rural-urban interactions: a guide to the literature | IIED Publications Library

Original Reference: Spatial Analysis of Rural-Urban Linkages in Basti District (U.P.),R. Bari +1,2014,4 ,PDFDOI,

Brief Summary: Focuses on how urbanization affects rural land use and agricultural practices. Implications: Urbanization can lead to the degradation of rural land and resources. Recommendations: RAPs should promote sustainable land-use practices that mitigate the negative effects of urban sprawl on rural regions​.

URL: P01944127133.pdf (iosrjournals.org)

Original Reference: WURMTHALER, J., MEISTER, M. (1999): The Stuttgart Region – a Case Study within the scope of the Study Programme on European Spatial Planning. In: CD within Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (2001): Study Programme on European Spatial Planning. Final Report. Forschungen Heft 103.2. Bonn.

Brief Summary: Discusses the role of digital technology in enhancing rural-urban interactions. Recommendations: RAPs should integrate digital technologies to bridge the digital divide, promoting better communication, e-governance, and market access for rural areas, leading to stronger rural-urban partnerships.

URL: https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=7fda8f2645aff6a7430878729f2fef4648b563bf

Original Reference: Study on Rural Informationlization and Integrated Development of Urban and Rural Areas,He Wei ,2011,A14230

Brief Summary: This study examines the coordinated urban-rural development strategy in Kaifeng, China, highlighting the use of counties as the central administrative units. Implications: A well-coordinated administrative structure is crucial for fostering urban-rural linkages. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus should focus on strengthening administrative frameworks that facilitate rural-urban coordination by encouraging similar county-region models.

URL: Study on the Path of Integrated Development of Urban and Rural Areas in Kaifeng with County Region as Carrier (scirp.org)

Original Reference: Rural-urban connectivity and agricultural land management across the Global South,Fanny Boudet +3,2020,10 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Discusses landscape-level strategies that integrate rural and urban systems for sustainable development. Implications: Offers holistic approaches to managing land resources that benefit both rural and urban areas. Recommendations: Incorporate landscape-based planning into RAPs to address environmental sustainability and rural-urban connectivity.

URL: https://edepot.wur.nl/588512

Original Reference: THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION PATH SURVEY OF THE URBAN AND RURAL INTEGRATION,Huo You-guang ,2010,A14235

Brief Summary: This article discusses integrated development strategies, emphasizing planning coherence between rural and urban areas. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should adopt integrated regional strategies that reflect the interdependencies of rural and urban spaces, ensuring balanced development.

URL: On integrated urban and rural development (geogsci.com)

Original Reference: The Transportation/Land Use Connection,T. Moore +2,2007,A142374

Brief Summary: This guide explores best practices for integrating land use and transportation planning across urban and rural areas. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should promote coordinated transport and land-use strategies to improve connectivity between rural and urban regions.

URL: https://www.planning.org/publications/document/9117124/

Original Reference: The Interaction between Urban and Rural Areas: An Updated Paradigmatic, Methodological and Bibliographic Review,Carmen Delgado-Viñas +1,Land,2022,8 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: This article explores strategies for balancing urbanization with rural renewal, emphasizing planning and policy harmonization. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should focus on harmonized urban-rural development strategies, promoting mutual growth through tailored regional plans that respect both urban and rural needs.

URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/11/4/497

Original Reference: Swianiewicz, P. (Ed.) (2011): Working Together, Intermunicipal Cooperation – in Five Central European Countries. Budapest.

Brief Summary: This document examines strategies for fostering cooperation between municipalities to enhance service delivery and economic opportunities. Implications: Encourages better collaboration among rural and urban areas to optimize resource sharing and service provision. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on fostering stronger municipal networks and inter-regional collaborations for shared services and infrastructure investments.

URL: http://pdc.ceu.hu/archive/00006996/01/LGI_Working-Together-Intermunicipal-Cooperation_2011.pdf

Original Reference: Preparatory study for a seminar on rural-urban linkages fostering social cohesion,I. Smith +1,2009,A14239

Brief Summary: Analyzes the importance of considering territorial dimensions in rural-urban cooperation. Recommendations: RAPs should factor in geographic, socio-economic, and cultural differences in territorial development strategies to foster integrated growth across regions.

URL: https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC50797

Original Reference: https://webgeo.kildarecoco.ie/rrdt

Brief Summary: This platform provides an interactive mapping tool to visualize rural development projects in Kildare, Ireland. Implications: Mapping tools enhance transparency and public engagement in rural development projects. Recommendations: Use similar tools in RAPs to visualize rural-urban linkages, helping stakeholders track progress, understand project impact, and identify areas for improvement.

URL: https://webgeo.kildarecoco.ie/rrdt