Report summarizes the highlights of the Aspen Institute’s conference, “State Telecommunications Policy,” on September 26-28, 1990 at the River House Conference Center. Part I contains an interpretive summary of the points of general consensus at the conference.
It describes what issues must be addressed if telecommunications is indeed going to play a larger role in rural development. Part II provides a more detailed, objective account of who said what at the conference.
Insights and learnings from rural practitioners on how organizational capacity and technical assistance can be carefully and intentionally strengthened to grow economies, health, and livelihoods for each and every person in their regions.
By shaping accurate narratives, we can drive fair and just investments and policies that honor the people and places at the heart of rural and Indigenous communities.
This is a workbook focuses on improving the ability of individuals, organizations, businesses, and government in their community to come together, learn, make well-reasoned decisions about the community’s present and future, and work together to carry out those decisions.
Stories shape how we understand people and places. This list highlights narratives and research on the systemic forces affecting rural and Indigenous communities.
Rural Development Hub leaders say new funding like RHTP works best when regions interpret it against existing priorities, coordinate it through existing partnerships, and adapt it to local context — rather than treating it as a distinct program.
Check out our roundup of podcasts highlighting important issues about and to rural communities and Native nations.
