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Gray, Thomas W.; Mahoney, Rosemary – Rural Sociologist, 1991
Describes cooperatives as a new socioeconomic strategy for rural economic development. Cooperatives involve local control, local ownership, and empowerment through organization. Categorizes and gives examples of cooperatives in agriculture, retail grocery, credit, crafts, and health. Suggests some reasons why cooperatives tend to be ignored in…
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Cooperatives, Economic Development, Economic Opportunities
Download full textBuschman, Mel; Thullen, Manfred – 1975
Since 1970, the Servicio National de Desarrollo de la Comunidad (SNDC) has been in existence as an autonomous decentralized government agency. Its main effort has been to integrate Bolivia's 3.4 million rural inhabitants, the "campesinos," into the mainstream of national socioeconomic programs through self-help development projects at…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Development, Educational Assessment, Financial Support
North Central Regional Center for Rural Development, Ames, IA. – 1998
A combined report of the four Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) and their partners focuses on selected outreach and research activities, projects, and accomplishments in fiscal year 1997. The report is organized around five topics identified as key issues for the mid 1990s: (1) improving economic competitiveness, diversity, and…
Descriptors: Community Development, Economic Development, Economically Disadvantaged, Natural Resources
Inter-American Foundation, Rosslyn, VA. – 1989
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF), an independent agency created by Congress, funds local private organizations that support the self-help efforts of the poor in 25 Latin American and Caribbean countries. In fiscal year 1989, IAF approved 208 new grants, 175 grant supplements, and other program activities totaling over $25 million. The average…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annual Reports, Developmental Programs, Economic Development
PDF pending restorationInter-American Foundation, Arlington, VA. – 1997
This report summarizes 1997 activities of the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), an independent agency of the U.S. government. The IAF promotes equitable, participatory, and sustainable self-help development in Latin America and the Caribbean by awarding grants directly to local organizations, as well as by entering into partnerships with public-…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Action, Community Cooperation, Community Development
Inter-American Foundation, Arlington, VA. – 1998
This report summarizes 1998 activities of the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), an independent agency of the U.S. government. The IAF promotes equitable, participatory, and sustainable self-help development in Latin America and the Caribbean by awarding grants directly to local organizations, as well as by entering into partnerships with public-…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Action, Community Cooperation, Community Development
Peer reviewedO'Cinneide, Micheal S. – Research in Rural Education, 1987
Describes adult educational program by University College Galway in rural West Ireland, following significant out-migration of young people. Aim is to encourage development initiatives, community participation, and self help. Program includes lectures, seminars, and class projects. Program's successes noted. (Author/TES)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Change, Community Development
