Fostering Sustainable, Balanced, Equitable, Place-based and Inclusive Development of Rural-Urban Communities’ Using Specific Spatial Enhanced Attractivenes Mapping ToolBox (PoliRuralPlus)

Title	Fostering Sustainable, Balanced, Equitable, Place-based and Inclusive Development of Rural-Urban Communities' Using Specific Spatial Enhanced Attractivenes Mapping ToolBox
Abbreviation	PoliRuralPlus
Programme	Horizon Europe

1. Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic) (leading partner)
2. National Microelectronics Applications Centre (Ireland)
3. Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (Slovakia)
4. Slovak Rural Parliament (Slovakia)
5. Agricultural University of Athens (Greece)
6. GAIA EPICHEIREIN SA (Greece)
7. Neuropublic (Greece)
8. Tinada Srl (Italy)
9. Mallusjoen Nuorisoseura (Finland)
10. Smart & Lean Hub Oy (Finland)
11. Czech Center for Science and Society (Czech Republic)
12. Plan4all zs (Czech Republic)
13. Deggendorf Institute of Technology (Germany)
14. Asplan Viak Internet (Norway)
15. Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland)
16. “Social Innolabs Foundation” (Spain)
17. Vidzeme Planning Region (Latvia)
18. Crehan, Kusano & Associates (Belgium)
19. Crehan, Kusano & Associates (Belgium)
20. AcrossLimits (Malta)

Project objectives

To foster a sustainable, balanced, equitable, place-based and inclusive development of rural and urban areas through improved connections, governance arrangements, and integrated territorial policies that prioritise experimentation and innovation in domains that favour bi-directional urban-rural synergies and the development of a well-being economy.

Activities

1. Developing and implementing new governance models that are better suited for addressing the complex and interconnected challenges facing rural and urban areas.
2. Enhancing the capacity of local and regional authorities to develop and implement effective integrated rural-urban strategies.
3. Improving communication and collaboration between different stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, civil society organisations, and private sector actors.
4. Fostering innovation in areas such as digital technologies, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy to promote economic development and environmental sustainability in rural areas.
5. Ensuring that rural areas are included in national and European policy frameworks, and that policies are tailored to meet the specific needs and characteristics of rural areas.
6. Strengthening the evidence base on integrated rural-urban development through rigorous research and evaluation of policies and interventions.

Results

1. A comprehensive analysis of the socio-economic benefits of integrated rural-urban development, which can be used to inform policy and investment decisions.
2. Project will evaluate the ecosystem services provided by rural and natural areas, and explore ways to promote the sustainable use of these resources.
3. A platform for knowledge exchange between rural and urban areas on the topic of sustainable development, and innovation.
4. Project will develop regional action plans to support integrated rural-urban development in different European regions.
5. Project will develop a range of tools and methodologies to support integrated rural-urban development.

Budget

Project total budget: EUR 5 498 673,50

VPR budget: EUR 146 250,00 (100% EU funding)

Implementation period

01.01.2024. - 31.12.2026.

Contacts

Santa Vītola
Phone: +371 26674261
Email: santa.vitola@vidzeme.lv

More about the project

https://www.poliruralplus.eu/