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Playbook for Promoting Prosperity in Rural Places

Two officials in rural Appalachia unveil new development plans in front of local press and community members.

Playbook for Promoting Prosperity in Rural Places

Priorities for promoting prosperity and the action strategies that work for rural communities have been identified. Two reports distributed in early 2018 offer a framework and specific actions that can help rural communities begin to address barriers and promote prosperity. Collaboration is key and we can start with a focus on education and workforce to have greater, more immediate impact. IEL’s recent blog post aligns 10 recommended actions from the IEL-led Appalachian Higher Education Network Opening Doors, Changing Futures to the priority areas emphasized in the President’s Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity report. READ MORE…