References

Policy measures designed to facilitate rural-urban interactions can bring complementarity

to existing sectoral policies, better provision of public services, new business opportu-

nities, additional skills and knowledge and the improved quality of life both for rural

and urban residents. Challenges are associated with data-related uncertainties. More

benefits should be gained by rural communities from seasonal population with urban con-

nections; policy instruments should take into account urban-rural multiresidences of indi-

viduals and firms, particularly those that are involved in creative activities. The

multiplicity of urban-rural interactions is linked with a higher local-level economic per-

formance (Ku¯le et al., 2009). Not covered by public policies “other” activities will largely

contribute to an informal sector as it is observed at the moment. The rural aid should be

better coordinated with spatial and sectoral policies, not only at the design phase but

also at the implementation and monitoring phases. There is an unutilized development

potential in outdoor recreation, youth policies, culture, public health, social care and

poverty reduction that can be used as stimulus for building urban-rural partnerships,

with the aim of bringing jobs to rural areas and inter-mutual attitude change. Policy

tools used in the past can provide examples for urban-rural contemporary policy

measures, as it is easier to “sell” activities with a positive social memory. Although

being complex, urban-rural interactions can provide a basis for policy measures with

support for urban-rural population mobilities, and to use place-specific development

potential at its full capacity beyond urban-rural physical and mental boundaries.