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Systemic Innovation Areas for Heritage-Led Rural Regeneration: A Multilevel Repository of Best Practices

Aitziber Egusquiza, Mikel Zubiaga, A. Gandini, Claudia De Luca, Simona Tondelli · 2021 · Sustainability

Summary. This paper analyzes 20 case studies of heritage-led rural regeneration projects across multiple countries. Using the Community Capitals Framework, researchers identified six systemic innovation areas that enable successful capital transfer in these projects. The study created a repository of best practices showing how cultural and natural heritage drives economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability in rural communities, positioning culture as essential to sustainable rural development.

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Egusquiza, A., Zubiaga, M., Gandini, A., Luca, C. D., & Tondelli, S.. (2021). Systemic Innovation Areas for Heritage-Led Rural Regeneration: A Multilevel Repository of Best Practices. Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13095069

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DOI
10.3390/su13095069
Countries
Spain, Italy
Regions
Europe
Categories
regional-innovation-systems, climate-and-environment
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2026-04-28