Four Principles for Fostering Community Well-Being with Asset-Based Development
Insights and recommendations to foster rural & Indigenous well-being with asset based development.
Rural Knowledge Center
Rural Resources, Insights, and Collaborations by Aspen CSG and Partners
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ACCELERATING RURAL PROSPERITY THROUGH REGIONAL COLLABORATION
National League of Cities
Findings from the chapter on collaborative development, authored by Brian Dabson and Christiana K. McFarland, in the book “Investing in Rural Prosperity”.
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ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND CREDIT IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES
The University of Arizona Native Nations Institute
This report from Native Nations Institute tells a story of American Indians’, Alaska Natives’, and Native Hawaiians’ determination, progress, and hope for improved financial access and economic stability—and of their desire to build Native Communities that prosper for generations to come.
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The “Ripple Effect” of Investing in Rural America
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
We need to look at the impact of investing in rural community development on its own terms, argues Suzanne Anarde, outgoing vice president and director of Rural LISC in an essay for Shelterforce.
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PARTNERS FOR RURAL TRANSFORMATION RESOURCES
Partners for Rural Transformation
Resources and tools from the Partners for Rural Transformation, a coalition of CDFI’s working in rural persistent poverty regions.
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INDIGENOUS DATA SOVEREIGNTY & GOVERNANCE
The University of Arizona Native Nations Institute
Resources from the University of Arizona Native Nations Institute on indigenous data sovereignty.
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COLLABORATORY FOR INDIGENOUS DATA GOVERNANCE
Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance
The Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance develops research, policy, and practice innovations for Indigenous data sovereignty.
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NCAI POLICY RESEARCH
NCAI Policy Research Center
Policy and data sovereignty tools from the National Congress of American Indians.
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THE RURAL DATA PORTAL
Rural Data Portal
HAC’s Rural Data Portal is a simple, easy to use, on-line resource that provides essential information on the social, economic, and housing characteristics of communities in the United States.
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REENVISIONING RURAL AMERICA
Urban Institute
By illustrating the varied realities of rural communities, this dashboard allows local, state, and federal policymakers; practitioners; and investors to see the diversity of rural America and to better invest in its full potential.
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HOW TO WORK IN COALITIONS
Western Organization of Resource Councils
The Western Organization of Resources Councils (WORC) created a worksheet with tips for successful coalitions, questions to consider before joining coalitions, and more.
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FEDERAL REGIONAL COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES: STRUCTURAL FEATURES AND FUNCTION
Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service’s report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the seven federal regional commissions and authorities
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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)