Policy & Data
Blue Ribbon Commission Report
Wisconsin Office of Rural Prosperity
The Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity taps local perspectives on long-term, recent and future economic challenges facing the people, communities and businesses that make rural Wisconsin shine—and to turn ideas into action that increases economic activity and improves the quality of life for future generations.
REGIONAL FOOD HUB RESOURCE GUIDE
United States Department of Agriculture
This USDA resource guide is designed to give readers a greater understanding of what regional food hubs are, their impacts, strategies to assist their success and growth, and direction on where to find financial resources to support them.
ONE APPALACHIA: CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION
Appalachian Regional Commission
YouTube recording of the The Appalachian Regional Commission event One Appalachia: Connection and Collaboration.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
One-pager highlighting general policy approach of economic development and recent policy changes.
REGIONAL MULTISTATE COLLABORATION TOOLKIT
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economics (ARISE)
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and American Institutes for Research (AIR) share case studies, insights and takeaways from practitioners and resources.
DECREASING FLOOD RISK IN THE MIDWEST WITH REGIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Headwaters Economics
A regional approach to flood risk can help communities pool resources and implement effective solutions. Five case studies offer lessons.
ASPEN INSTITUTE FOOD & SOCIETY PROGRAM
Aspen Institute Food & Society
REGIONAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
The NIFA Regional Rural Development Centers 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.
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”.
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.
INDIGENOUS DATA SOVEREIGNTY & GOVERNANCE
The University of Arizona Native Nations Institute
Resources from the University of Arizona Native Nations Institute on indigenous data sovereignty.
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.