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Network governance arrangements and rural-urban synergy
Ulla OvaskaHilkka VihinenHenk OostindieJoaquin FarinosMojca HrabarEmils KilisJurij KobalTalis TisenkopfsHans Vultosubject
Network governance 3network governanceEnvironmental effects of industries and plantsgovernance arrangementsDesenvolupament ruralTJ807-830WASSGovernance arrangements 2TD194-195Divisions administratives i polítiquesrural-urbanRural SociologyRenewable energy sourcesEnvironmental sciencesRural–urban linkagesrural-urban linkagesRural–urban 1governance arrangements 2rural–urban linkagesDesenvolupament sosteniblerural–urban 1GE1-350network governance 3Rurale Sociologiedescription
Increasing attention has been paid to the importance of balanced rural–urban interaction to sustainable regional development. Yet, our knowledge on the elements of network governance for such interaction is scarce. The aim of this paper is to study what kind of network governance arrangements currently exist, how they can be improved, and whether evolutionary governance paths can be identified. We analyse five existing and evolving cases of functioning rural–urban interaction in European Union (EU) member states, using a network governance framework as an analytical lens. We supplement the governance analysis with examining what kind of spatial understanding or combination of different spatial lenses the studied rural–urban governance arrangements rely on, as well as with the role of smart development in the studied cases. Our results emphasize the significance of division of power and collaborative decision-design in guaranteeing balanced and mutually beneficial interaction. Furthermore, we recommend changes in current policies in order to tap into the potential of rural–urban synergy.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-09 |