Using the Thrive Rural Framework: Targeting Action

Use the Thrive Rural Framework to design and implement initiatives and programs focusing on priority issues and connecting to local and systems-level efforts in other areas to broaden and deepen rural prosperity. The framework can support alignment across priority issue areas and momentum in planning and strategy processes. 

The resources below can help you design and implement your plan to advance rural prosperity for all in your region, role, or system. 


ENGAGING LOCAL LEADERS AND COMMUNITIES

Engaging the community in design is required to achieve rural prosperity (From: Rural Development and Rural Health Practices “Creating processes and structures through which community members have a voice and influence in the programs and policies that impact their lives is widely regarded as key to developing more successful efforts to achieve health and well-being.”)


PRIORITIZING AREAS FOR ACTION


PARTNERING FOR PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATION

Collaboration is a shared theme in economic development and health fields (Rural Development and Rural Health Practices. See the “We the People” section of What (and Who) Counts?)


SHIFTING POWER TO CREATE CHANGE


POLICY AND PRACTICE RESOURCES

Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group