Webinar Summary of the PoliRuralPlus Project on RAP Methodology
The third webinar in the PoliRuralPlus series, focusing on the Rural Area Planning (RAP) methodology, was conducted on May 8, 2024. This session provided an overview of the methodological framework designed to guide participants in developing impactful rural area plans.The workshop was dedicated to the discussion and dissemination of the RAP methodology, a structured approach intended to aid participants in crafting comprehensive and effective rural area plans. The methodology emphasizes the importance of thematic selection, particularly in areas requiring urban-rural policy coordination.
Key Components Presented:
- Methodological Guidance: The RAP methodology is offered as a guideline, allowing adaptability within project constraints. Participants are encouraged to tailor the approach to their specific needs and contexts.
- Integration of Discovery and Design Processes: A significant portion of the webinar was devoted to the integration of a discovery and design process in tool development. This includes:
- Needs Discovery Process: Employing techniques such as journaling to enhance awareness of operational workflows, aiming to identify content and process efficiencies.
- Tool Design: Focused on reducing busywork and enhancing the capacity for stretch work, which involves higher-level, strategic tasks.
- Slides Download: RAP Methodology Slides
- Methodology Guide: Detailed guidance on the RAP methodology can also be accessed in the deliverable D1.8, available at Future Outlooks Methodology.
Conclusion: Webinar 3 of the PoliRuralPlus series effectively outlined the RAP methodology, providing participants with a foundational framework and practical tools for rural area planning. The session emphasized the necessity of integrating discovery and design processes into the planning activities, aimed at improving both content and process efficiencies. The resources and recordings provided will assist participants in further refining their approaches to rural development planning.