Economic Development

Quality of life is largely determined by the characteristics of places, for better or worse. Differences between places drive inequalities in economic opportunity, educational attainment and health outcomes. A Thrive Rural Brief by Brian Dabson.

AGLN Fellows are awarded Spark Grants for advancing sustainable and equitable economic growth and financial inclusion.

How can we help entrepreneurs of color on the path to recovery? What is the role of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) as lenders, and what can we do to overcome some of the obstacles these organizations face?

ROADS 3 Housing PowerPoint Homes have become offices, schools, places of worship and our safe h

While a tiny virus upended our daily lives, essential workers continued to meet the needs of others despite the risks and burdens.

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Still Open For Business PowerPoint Racially and ethnically diverse populations comprise 21 perc

Over the past four years, the Rural Development Innovation Group has identified and highlighted what’s working in rural community and economic development, and championed thoughtful policy and investment recommendations, all with the goal of moving rural America forward. Here’s to the first four years – and whatever comes next!

The intersecting brutalities of Covid-19 and entrenched systemic racism have stripped bare any illusion that the economy is just or fair.