Rural vs.

Urban
 What’s the
importance of
Rural-Urban Linkages
in sustainable
development?
 Overview of
Socio-economic
aspect of sustainable
development in the Philippines

• Poverty Reduction
• Inclusive Growth
• Social Equity
• Environmental Sustainability
• Sustainable Urbanization
• Resilience and Disaster Risk Reductio
• Sustainable Tourism
Poverty Reduction
Inclusive Growth
Social Equity
Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable
Urbanization
Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction
Sustainable Tourism
 Socio - economic challenges in Rural Areas

• Poverty and inequality

• Agriculture as the main source of income

• Limited employment opportunities

• Lack of access to basic services (education, healthcare, etc.)

 Socio - economic challenges in Rural Areas

• Rapid Urbanization and Population Growth

• Informal settlements and slums

• Traffic congestion and pollution

• Income disparities and urban poverty

Rapid Urbanization
Population Growth
Informal settlements and slums
Traffic
congestion
and
pollution
Income disparities and urban poverty
 Rural-Urban Linkages

• Rural-urban linkages encompass

various economic, social, and
environmental connections between
rural and urban areas. These linkages
can include the flow of goods,
services, capital, labor, information,
and knowledge between rural and
urban areas.
 Positive impacts of rural-urban linkages on
sustainable development
• Economic Development
• Employment Opportunities
• Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
• . Poverty Alleviation
• Sustainable Development
• Resilience and Food Security
Economic Development
Employment Opportunities
Poverty Alleviation
Environmental Sustainability
FOOD SECURITY
Examples of Rural-Urban Linkages in the
Philippines:
• Agriculture and food supply chains

• Migration and remittances

• Access to education and healthcare services

• Tourism and cultural exchanges

Agriculture and food supply chains
Migration and remittances
Access to education and healthcare services
Tourism and
cultural
exchanges
Policies and Strategies for Strengthening
Rural-Urban Linkages:
• Infrastructure development (transportation, communication, etc.)
• Investment in rural areas (agriculture, small businesses, etc.)
• Promotion of sustainable tourism and cultural heritage
• Skills development and capacity building
 Infrastructure development
(transportation, communication, etc.)
Investment in rural areas (agriculture, small businesses, etc.)
Promotion of sustainable tourism and cultural heritage
ex. Toslob Festival - Oslob
Skills development and capacity building
Case Study: Successful Rural-Urban
Linkages in the Philippines:
•
• The One Town, One Product (OTOP) program

• Community-based tourism initiatives

• - Urban farming and rooftop gardens

The One Town, One Product (OTOP)
program
Community-based tourism initiatives
Urban farming and rooftop gardens
 Conclusion

• Rural-urban linkages are crucial for achieving

sustainable development. By strengthening these
linkages, we can promote economic growth, alleviate
poverty, ensure food security, conserve the
environment, preserve cultural heritage, and foster
innovation. Emphasizing the interdependence and
collaboration between rural and urban areas is essential
for creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for
all.