References

Original Reference: http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/urban-rural-and-regional-development/rural-urban-partnerships_9789264204812-en

Brief Summary: This OECD publication provides a detailed analysis of rural-urban partnerships and how they can be utilized to achieve balanced regional development. Recommendations: Apply rural-urban partnerships as a core strategy in regional action plans, emphasizing shared economic and environmental benefits, and focus on policy coordination to support sustainable development.

URL: http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/urban-rural-and-regional-development/rural-urban-partnerships_9789264204812-en

Original Reference: Haveri, A., Airaksinen, J. (2007): Inter-municipal cooperation in Finnland: Old Traditions, New Promises. In: Hulst, R. and van Montford, A. (Eds.): Inter-Municipal Cooperation in Europe. Doordrecht pp. 39 -66.

Brief Summary: This chapter examines demographic changes and population dynamics in rural-urban systems, focusing on migration patterns. Recommendations: Develop action plans that attract and retain populations in rural areas by improving service delivery and employment opportunities through integrated regional development strategies.

URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4020-5379-7_3

Original Reference: Rural‐Urban Interdependence: A Framework Integrating Regional, Urban, and Environmental Economic Insights,Junjie Wu +2,2017,18 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Analyzes rural-urban dynamics in North-West England with a focus on policy improvements for better rural-urban cooperation. Recommendations: Align policy interventions with regional needs, fostering innovation and developing infrastructure to support both rural and urban areas.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272290567_Rural-urban_relationships_and_analysis_of_current_trends_and_potential_policy_responses_for_the_North-West_of_England

Original Reference: Rural-urban relationships – and analysis of current trends and potential policy responses for the North-West of England,A. S. Baing ,2004,A14230

Brief Summary: Analyzes trends in rural-urban relationships and policy responses. Recommendations: RAPs should integrate targeted policies that address region-specific challenges, including transportation and housing, to balance rural and urban development.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272290567_Rural-urban_relationships_and_analysis_of_current_trends_and_potential_policy_responses_for_the_North-West_of_England

Original Reference: Urban-rural relationships in England ? Exploring policy concepts and evidence methods,A. S. Baing ,2009,A14230

Brief Summary: Focuses on policy responses to evolving rural-urban dynamics in North-West England. Recommendations: Implement regionally specific policies in PoliRuralPlus pilots, acknowledging local trends and challenges to foster economic growth and sustainable development in rural-urban integration.

URL: Urban-rural relationships and analysis of current trends for North-West of England

Original Reference: Rural–urban Linkages for Development of Rural Economy in Assam: A Social Accounting Matrix Approach,Ira Das +2,2013,5 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Focuses on the importance of governance frameworks to enhance rural-urban synergies in various regions. Implications: Strong governance is essential for creating integrated and sustainable rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus pilots should focus on creating transparent governance models that foster collaboration between rural and urban stakeholders for sustainable development.

URL: https://www.rural21.com/fileadmin/downloads/2018/en-04/Rural21_4_2018.pdf

Original Reference: RURAL-URBAN LINKAGES: Farming and Farm Households in Regional and Town Economies*,Avrom Bendavid-Val ,1989,5 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Focuses on the importance of governance frameworks to enhance rural-urban synergies in various regions. Implications: Strong governance is essential for creating integrated and sustainable rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: PoliRuralPlus pilots should focus on creating transparent governance models that foster collaboration between rural and urban stakeholders for sustainable development.

URL: https://www.rural21.com/fileadmin/downloads/2018/en-04/Rural21_4_2018.pdf

Original Reference: Sinergias rural-urbanas: hacia un marco conceptual aplicado al área funcional de Valencia (España) / / / \ \ \ Rural-urban synergies: towards a conceptual framework applied to the functional area of Valencia (Spain),Irune Ruíz Martínez +1,2021,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Discusses rural-urban synergies in the functional area of Valencia. Implications: Promotes integrated territorial development through rural-urban partnerships. Recommendations: RAPs should replicate such frameworks to foster cooperation and mutual benefits between rural and urban regions.

URL: [PDF] Sinergias rural-urbanas: hacia un marco conceptual aplicado al área funcional de Valencia (España) / / / \ \ \ Rural-urban synergies: towards a conceptual framework applied to the functional area of Valencia (Spain) | Semantic Scholar

Original Reference: TERRITORIAL AGENDA OF THE EUROPEAN UNION 2020 (TA 2020). Towards an Inclusive, Smart and Sustainable Europe of Diverse Regions. Agreed at the Informal Ministerial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Spatial Planning and Territorial Development on 19th May 2011. Gödöllő (Hungary).

Brief Summary: This document outlines policies promoting rural-urban partnerships to achieve EU territorial cohesion goals. Implication: PoliRuralPlus pilots should focus on building multi-actor partnerships that foster economic, environmental, and social integration between rural and urban areas to reduce disparities.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/policy/what/territorial-cohesion/urban-rural-linkages/rurban_short.doc

Original Reference: http://rurbance.eu/

Brief Summary: Explores governance models for rural-urban areas, focusing on cross-border cooperation and integrated regional strategies. Recommendations: Apply governance insights from RURBANCE to build resilient rural-urban partnerships, focusing on joint infrastructure projects, shared services, and collaborative policy-making.

URL: http://rurbance.eu/

Original Reference: Aghion, P., W. Carlin and M. Schaffer (2002), “Competition, Innovation and Growth in Transition: Exploring the Interactions between Policies”, SSRN Electronic Journal

Brief Summary: Discusses financial tools that can enhance rural-urban development. Recommends applying these tools in PoliRuralPlus to fund sustainable projects and ensure balanced growth between rural and urban areas.

URL: SSRN Paper

Original Reference: Creative connectivity between research and policy-making to support implementation of urban sustainability,C. Garzillo ,2010,1 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: This journal article focuses on governance strategies that enhance rural-urban linkages and promote balanced regional development. Implications: Effective governance is critical for managing rural-urban dynamics and ensuring integrated regional development. Recommendations: Use governance insights from this research to inform regional action plans, fostering strong rural-urban governance frameworks that support collaboration, transparency, and balanced development. Encourage local and regional governments to work together on policy initiatives that benefit both rural and urban areas.

URL: Sage Journals on Regional Development

Original Reference: SERIGO Project - SERIGO (serigo-project.eu)

Brief Summary: The SERIGO project focuses on renewable energy solutions in rural regions. Implications: Promotes energy sustainability in rural areas. Recommendations: Leverage renewable energy technologies to foster sustainable development and strengthen rural-urban energy linkages.

URL: https://www.serigo-project.eu/

Original Reference: TOSIC, I (2011): Governance challenges and models for the cities of tomorrow. Issue Paper commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional Policy. Budapest.

Brief Summary: This EU report discusses policies to reduce disparities between regions, with a focus on rural-urban cohesion. Implication: PoliRuralPlus can align pilot projects with EU cohesion policy to promote balanced territorial development and reduce inequalities between rural and urban areas.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/reports/cohesion7/7cr.pdf

Original Reference: EUROPEAN COMMISSION (2009b): Sixth progress report on economic and social cohesion SEC(2009) 828 fin. Brussels.

Brief Summary: This progress report assesses the state of cohesion across European regions, emphasizing reducing disparities between rural and urban areas. RAPs should prioritize policies that promote cohesion through equal access to infrastructure and services. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these findings to address regional inequalities and promote balanced development.

URL: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/archive/policy/future/pdf/6th_progress_report_en.pdf

Original Reference: REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, Ministry of the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (2004): Spatial Development Strategy of Slovenia. Ljubljana. Opportunities to meet challenges in rural prevention research: findings from an evolving community-university partnership model.,R. Spoth ,Journal of Rural Health,2007,30 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Details Slovenia’s strategy for integrated spatial development. Recommendations: RAPs should implement spatial planning policies that encourage sustainable land use and balance development needs between rural and urban areas, ensuring smart growth and environmental protection.

URL: https://www.gov.si/assets/ministrstva/MOP/Dokumenti/Publikacije/urbana-podrocja/Spatial-Development-Strategy-of-Slovenia.pdf

Original Reference: Small towns and the rural economy : a study of their contemporary functions and potential role in rural development,P. Courtney ,2000,A14237

Brief Summary: This study discusses the role of small towns in supporting the rural economy. Implications: Small towns play a critical role in providing services and economic opportunities in rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should enhance infrastructure and services in small towns to support rural-urban linkages.

URL: Small towns and the rural economy : a study of their contemporary functions and potential role in rural development (plymouth.ac.uk)

Original Reference: Smallholders and urbanization: Strengthening rural-urban linkages to end hunger and malnutrition,José Graziano da Silva +1,2017, 0

Brief Summary: Examines the impact of urbanization on smallholder farmers and rural food systems. Implications: Rural-urban food linkages are crucial for food security. Recommendations: Strengthen agricultural supply chains in RAPs to connect smallholders with urban markets, addressing hunger and malnutrition.

URL: Smallholders and urbanization: Strengthening rural-urban linkages to end hunger and malnutrition (repec.org)

Original Reference: Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide,V. I. Lakshmanan +1,Smart Villages,2021,0 ,DOI,

Brief Summary: Provides a comprehensive look at sustainable planning methods for integrated urban-rural areas. Recommendations for PoliRuralPlus include adopting smart planning tools and participatory approaches in RAPs to achieve sustainable rural-urban development.

URL: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030691056

Original Reference: Development Path of Urban-rural Integration,Zheng-li Gao ,2012,A14234

Brief Summary: This article examines smart city concepts and their implications for rural areas. RAPs should integrate smart technologies to optimize rural-urban linkages, enabling better governance, efficient infrastructure management, and sustainable development—an approach aligned with PoliRuralPlus objectives.

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050912000291