References

Original Reference: OECD (2001): OECD Territorial Reviews Hungary. Paris. Online: (last access 24.9.2007).

Brief Summary: Outlines key strategies for rural development, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and integration with urban areas. PoliRuralPlus can align its pilots with these OECD frameworks to foster long-term development.

URL: https://www.oecd.org/regional/regional-policy/20392523.pdf

Original Reference: http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/5k49lcrq88g7-en .

Brief Summary: This OECD review focuses on how territorial policies can foster better urban-rural linkages. Recommendations: Use OECD territorial governance models to improve the cohesion between urban and rural areas, enabling more balanced economic and social development through targeted policies.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/5k49lcrq88g7-en

Original Reference: 20 Years of Urban Policy at the OECD: https://www.oecd.org/cfe/urban-policy-oecd.pdf3

Brief Summary: Reviews policies fostering rural-urban integration. Recommendations include adopting an integrated governance approach to ensure balanced development between urban and rural regions in action plans and pilots.

URL: OECD Urban Policy Paper

Original Reference: Athens Multi-Stakeholder Pledge: https://www.oecd.org/cfe/urban-policy-pledge.pdf

Brief Summary: A policy framework for urban development that includes rural-urban linkages. Recommends PoliRuralPlus pilots use this framework to evaluate and improve their rural-urban integration strategies.

URL: Urban Policy Pledge

Original Reference: OECD Urban Studies | OECD iLibrary (oecd-ilibrary.org)

Brief Summary: This publication provides insights on urban and rural development challenges. Implications: Balanced rural-urban development can lead to mutual benefits. Recommendations: Develop policies that consider the unique characteristics of both rural and urban regions in RAPs​.

URL: https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/urban-rural-and-regional-development/oecd-urban-studies_b261814f-en

Original Reference: HOORENS, D. (2008), Sub national governments in the European Union, Organisation, responsibilities and finance. Paris.

Brief Summary: This report provides insights into governance structures within the EU. Recommendations: Incorporate OECD governance recommendations into action plans to streamline rural-urban policy implementation and boost regional growth.

URL: https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/governance/sub-national-governments-in-the-european-union_9789264034086-en

Original Reference: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ%3AC%3A1995%3A319%3ATOC

Brief Summary: This document outlines EU treaty provisions, focusing on rural and regional policies. Implications: The legal basis for rural and urban integration policies must be considered when developing RAPs. Recommendations: RAPs should reflect EU-level legal mandates to ensure alignment with territorial cohesion and sustainable development goals​.

URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ%3AC%3A1995%3A319%3ATOC

Original Reference: ttps://openlibrary.org/works/OL4585355W

Brief Summary: This project aims to integrate ecosystem services into policy and planning. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should leverage ecosystem services as a key factor in regional development, ensuring that rural areas are sustainably managed while supporting urban growth.

URL: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/282834

Original Reference: MELZER, M., FAHRENKRUG, K., WITTEKIND, J. (2010): MORO „Ueberregionale Partnerschaften – Innovative Projekte zur stadtregionalen Kooperation, Vernetzung und gemeinsamen großraeumigen Verantwortung“. Final report. Wedel.

Brief Summary: Reviews Germany’s over-regional partnerships for sustainable development. PoliRuralPlus should consider similar collaborations to promote integrated rural-urban planning.

URL: https://www.bbsr.bund.de/BBSR/DE/Veroeffentlichungen/BMVI/2010/MORO_Ueberregionale_Partnerschaften.pdf

Original Reference: Hooghe, L. (1996): Building a Europe with the Regions: the Changing Role of the European Commission. In: Hooghe, L. (Ed.): Cohesion Policy and European Integration: Building Multilevel Governance. Oxford.

Brief Summary: Platform for academic journals across various fields, including rural studies. Recommendations: Use academic insights from peer-reviewed research to inform evidence-based regional action plans for rural-urban development.

URL: https://academic.oup.com/journals

Original Reference: Land-Use Compatibility, Change, and Policy at the Rural-Urban Fringe: Insights from Social Capital,L. Libby +1,2003,45 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Provides a broad range of academic research, including studies on rural development. PoliRuralPlus can utilize these resources to support evidence-based RAPs and policy decisions.

URL: https://academic.oup.com/journals

Original Reference: Linkage between Rural Land Circulation and Other Benefiting-farmers Policies,Yang Qun ,2012,A14230

Brief Summary: Offers a wide array of peer-reviewed research, including topics on rural-urban linkages. PoliRuralPlus can leverage these resources for evidence-based regional development strategies.

URL: https://academic.oup.com/journals

Original Reference: County Urbanization and Industrial Reconstruction under the Background of Rural Revitalization,Qian Guo ,Academic Journal of Science and Technology,2022,0 ,PDFDOI,

Brief Summary: Oxford Academic hosts journals covering regional development, governance, and public policy, offering research insights on rural-urban linkages. Implications: Academic research can provide evidence-based strategies for improving rural-urban integration. Recommendations: Use academic research in regional action plans to inform policy decisions, focusing on sustainable development, governance reform, and innovation. Foster collaborations with academic institutions to develop data-driven strategies that strengthen rural-urban linkages.

URL: Oxford Academic Journals

Original Reference: Exploiting Opportunities and Meeting Challenges in Rural Markets Through Collaboration and Use of Technology,Dr. Ramkrishna Uttamrao Dikkatwar ,2012,A14230

Brief Summary: A platform offering a vast collection of academic research articles. Implications: Research on rural-urban development can inform better policy-making. Recommendations: Use relevant research to enhance RAPs with data-driven strategies, focusing on sustainability and innovation.

URL: Oxford Academic Journals

Original Reference: http://www.periurbanparks.eu/live/index.php?a=open&id=4c99fc98837e2&ids=4c8ff07964a15&l=en

Brief Summary: Focuses on the importance of multi-functional land use in peri-urban areas, promoting environmental sustainability and ecosystem services. Recommendations: Include peri-urban land management in action plans to improve environmental resilience and create recreational opportunities that benefit both rural and urban populations.

URL: http://www.periurbanparks.eu/live/index.php?a=open&id=4c99fc98837e2&ids=4c8ff07964a15&l=en

Original Reference: http://www.plurel.net/images/Peri_Urbanisation_in_Europe_printversion.pdf

Brief Summary: This report discusses the trends and challenges of peri-urbanization in Europe, with a focus on creating sustainable development strategies. Recommendations: Address the challenges of urban sprawl through strategic regional planning, promoting compact development and sustainable transportation options in peri-urban areas.

URL: http://www.plurel.net/images/Peri_Urbanisation_in_Europe_printversion.pdf

Original Reference: Across the divide (?): Reconciling farm and town views of agriculture–community linkages,John Smithers +2,2005,75 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Investigates policy integration challenges in rural-urban sustainability. Recommends PoliRuralPlus enhance collaboration between rural and urban stakeholders for more effective policy implementation on environmental and economic fronts.

URL: Taylor & Francis Article

Original Reference: TOSICS, I., NILSSON, K. (2011): Why the peri-urban? In: Piorr, A., Ravetz, J. and Tosics, I. (Eds.): Peri-Urbanisation in Europe. Towards European Policies to Sustain Urban-Rural Futures. A Synthesis Report. Copenhagen, pp. 20-23

Brief Summary: This report examines the challenges and opportunities of peri-urbanization, including its impact on land use and planning. Implication: PoliRuralPlus should focus on managing peri-urban areas to prevent sprawl, protect agricultural land, and ensure sustainable development at the rural-urban interface.

URL: https://www.openspace.eca.ed.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Peri_Urbanisation_in_Europe_printversion.pdf

Original Reference: Piorr, A., Ravetz., J., Tosics, I. (Eds.) (2011): Peri-urbanisation in Europe: Towards a European Policy to sustain Urban-Rural Futures. Synthesis report. Frederiksberg.

Brief Summary: Explores the challenges of peri-urbanization and offers policy recommendations for sustainable futures. Recommendations: In RAPs, prioritize policies that address the pressures of peri-urban expansion, focusing on land-use planning and resource management to balance urban growth with rural conservation.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261777889_Peri-urbanisation_in_Europe_Towards_a_European_Policy_to_sustain_Urban-Rural_Futures

Original Reference: LOIBL, W., PIORR, A. AND RAVETZ, J. (2011): Concepts and methods. In: Piorr, A., Ravetz, J., and Tosics, I. (Eds): Peri-Urbanisation in Europe. Towards European Policies to Sustain Urban-Rural Futures. A Synthesis Report. Copenhagen, pp. 24-29.

Brief Summary: Focuses on the growth of peri-urban areas and its implications for rural-urban dynamics. PoliRuralPlus should manage peri-urban growth through balanced planning and infrastructure development.

URL: https://espon.eu/sites/default/files/attachments/Peri-urbanisation_in_Europe_0.pdf