Building Regional Strength: A Call to Action
Insights and recommendations to build healthy, thriving rural & Indigenous regions.
Rural Knowledge Center
Rural Resources, Insights, and Collaborations by Aspen CSG and Partners
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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)
The OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) advances inclusive and sustainable development by focusing on people, places,...
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INFORMATION ON THE REGIONAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
The NIFA Regional Rural Development Centers play a unique role in USDA’s service to rural America. They link the research and educational outreach capacity of the nation’s public universities with communities, local decision-makers, entrepreneurs, families, and farmers and ranchers to help address a wide range of development issues.
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REGIONAL FOOD HUB RESOURCE GUIDE
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
HSDA report on food hub impacts on regional food systems, and the resources available to support their growth and development.
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KEY FACTORS AND STRATEGIES FOR URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
National League of Cities
Robust connectivity helps align the diverse strengths and assets present within regions.
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ACCELERATING RURAL PROSPERITY THROUGH REGIONAL COLLABORATION
National League of Cities
National League of Cities
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HEADWATERS CAPACITY MAP
Headwaters Economics
A Rural Capacity Map: To help identify communities where investments in staffing and expertise are needed to support infrastructure and climate resilience projects.