References

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

Original Reference: From Binarism to Polarism: On Rural Knowledge Outflows’ Role in Fostering Rural-Urban Linkages,Yapeng Ou +1,2018,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Explores how rural knowledge transfer impacts urban areas and vice versa, emphasizing collaboration between the two. Implications: Knowledge exchange is crucial for balanced development. Recommendations: RAPs should encourage rural-urban collaboration in knowledge transfer, leveraging technological innovations for rural development.

URL: From Binarism to Polarism: CoLab

Original Reference: PERROUX, F. (1964): L’economie du XXème siècle. 2nd ed. Paris.

Brief Summary: Analyzes the economic transformations of the 20th century. Recommendations: RAPs should consider historical economic shifts when planning for rural-urban cooperation, focusing on diversification, digitalization, and knowledge economy to strengthen rural-urban links.

URL: https://books.google.com/books/about/L_économie_du_XXe_siècle.html?id=4h6dNQEACAAJ

Original Reference: Rural-Urban Linkages, Migration, and Rural Industrialisation,S. Dutta +1,2014,1 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Investigates labor migration and its role in industrialization in rural India. Implications: Labor mobility is vital for economic growth, but it must be balanced to prevent rural depopulation. Recommendations: RAPs should include strategies to retain rural labor while promoting industrial growth to prevent excessive migration to urban areas.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303278180_Rural-Urban_Linkages_Labor_Migration_Rural_Industrialization_in_West_Bengal

Original Reference: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325901199_Land_Stadt_Kooperation_und_Politikintegration_fur_landliche_Raume

Brief Summary: Explores the role of land policies in fostering urban-rural cooperation for sustainable development. Recommendations: RAPs should emphasize land-use policies that encourage sustainable agricultural practices and promote balanced regional development.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325901199_Land_Stadt_Kooperation_und_Politikintegration_fur_landliche_Raume

Original Reference: Urban and rural areas: A changing relationship,2006,3 ,

Brief Summary: Examines the evolving relationship between urban and rural areas, driven by migration and land-use changes. Suggests promoting flexible land-use policies and enhancing connectivity to address rural depopulation, key for the PoliRuralPlus pilots in enhancing attractiveness.

URL: Urban and rural areas: A changing relationship | Land Portal

Original Reference: Urban Rural Linkages Innovations for Sustainable Development,V. Goyal ,2006,A14230

Brief Summary: Urban and Rural Areas: A Changing Relationship

URL: Urban-rural innovation linkages | Interreg Europe - Sharing solutions for better policy

Original Reference: DAVOUDI, S., STEAD, D (2002): Urban-Rural Relationships: An Introduction and Brief History. In: Built Environment Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 269-277

Brief Summary: This paper discusses land use policies and their impacts on rural development. RAPs should align with policies that promote sustainable land management, balancing rural-urban expansion with environmental preservation. It provides insights for developing land-use strategies in PoliRuralPlus regions to support long-term rural sustainability.

URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/23288992

Original Reference: Recent Progress in and Prospects of Urban-rural Integration Research in China,Shi Yi-sha ,2013,A14233

Brief Summary: Analyzes land use transitions in rural-urban areas and their socio-economic effects. Recommendations: RAPs should implement land use policies that balance development needs with environmental protection, ensuring rural landscapes are preserved while supporting urban expansion.

URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11442-013-1422-6

Original Reference: Connecting the Smart Village: A Switch towards Smart and Sustainable Rural-Urban Linkages in Spain,C. Fernández +1,Land,2023,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: This paper discusses sustainable land management practices that support both rural and urban regions, focusing on the balance between land use, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Implications: Integrated land management strategies are essential for rural-urban sustainability. Recommendations: Regional action plans should incorporate integrated land-use strategies that balance development with environmental sustainability. Foster collaboration between rural and urban planners to ensure sustainable land-use practices that protect natural resources and support economic growth.

URL: Land Sustainability

Original Reference: Research Progress with regard to the Linkage of Increase in Urban Land for Construction Purposes and the Reduction of Rural Land for Building,Liu Tao ,2012,A14230

Brief Summary: Analyzes how land-centered urbanization impacts rural development in China. Recommendations: RAPs should balance urban expansion with rural development by implementing land use policies that protect rural areas while promoting urban growth, ensuring equitable resource distribution.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335533577_Effect_of_land-centered_urbanization_on_rural_development_A_regional_analysis_in_China

Original Reference: ELBE, S. (2008): Land-Stadt Kooperation und Politikintegration für ländliche Räume. Zentrale Ergebnisse und Handlungsempfehlungen der Begleitforschung Regionen Aktiv 2007 bis 2008. Aachen.

Brief Summary: This article discusses the importance of policy integration and cooperation between rural and urban regions. RAPs should focus on creating policy frameworks that support balanced rural-urban cooperation, especially in economic and environmental sectors. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt integrated policies to foster cohesive regional development.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325901199_Land_Stadt_Kooperation_und_Politikintegration_fur_landliche_Raume

Original Reference: Opportunities for Rural–Urban Relationships to Enhance the Rural Landscape,G. Overbeek ,2009,19 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Investigates the impact of landscape change on ecosystem services. Implications: Landscape changes directly affect rural livelihoods. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate landscape-level planning and ecosystem restoration projects to ensure sustainable rural development .

URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10980-008-9262-7

Original Reference: Rural toolkit launch event - European Commission (europa.eu)

Brief Summary: Announces the launch of a rural development toolkit designed to foster innovation and sustainability in rural regions. Implications: RAPs can integrate toolkit resources for optimized rural-urban strategies. Recommendations: Policymakers should actively use these tools for strategic planning and execution in rural-urban projects.

URL: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/events/rural-toolkit-launch-event-2024-02-06_en

Original Reference: LEIPZIG CHARTER ON SUSTAINALBLE EUROPEAN CITIES (LC) (2007). Agreed at the Informal Ministerial Meeting on Urban Development and Territorial Cohesion on 24th – 25th Mai 2007. Leipzig.

Brief Summary: Focuses on integrated urban development, recommending holistic city-region approaches and cooperation between rural and urban areas. PoliRuralPlus should adopt its principles, such as balancing social, economic, and environmental goals for both rural and urban regions​(

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/archive/urban/urban2020/pdf/leipzig_charter_en.pdf

Original Reference: Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung (BMVBS) (2006): Leitbilder und Handlungsstrategien für die Raumentwicklung in Deutschland. Berlin.

Brief Summary: This report outlines strategic frameworks for spatial development in Germany, providing guidance on integrated rural-urban development. It recommends fostering cross-sectoral collaborations and using spatial planning to address socio-economic imbalances. PoliRuralPlus can integrate these spatial planning strategies into regional action plans to enhance rural-urban linkages and promote balanced regional development.

URL: https://www.bbsr.bund.de/BBSR/DE/veroeffentlichungen/ministerien/leitbilder-handlungsstrategien-2006-dl.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2

Original Reference: Linkage strategies of rural hospitals--independent hospital, local health system, and/or externally linked facility.,Gamm Ld +3,1996,A14235

Brief Summary: Discusses strategies for linking rural hospitals to urban healthcare systems. For PoliRuralPlus, improving healthcare access through rural-urban partnerships is essential for regional resilience.

URL: https://journals.lww.com/hcmrjournal/Abstract/1996/10000/Linkage_strategies_of_rural_hospitals_independent.2.aspx

Original Reference: Rural-urban interactions: a guide to the literature,C. Tacoli ,1998,571 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Focuses on aligning rural-urban linkages with the SDGs. Recommendations: RAPs should integrate SDG targets, fostering rural-urban collaboration for shared sustainability goals. Emphasize resource-sharing, circular economies, and resilient rural-urban interdependencies.

URL: https://www.iied.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/migrate/G00478.pdf