How do we build thriving rural communities in the 21st century? The labor-intensive, extractive industries paradigm that has long powered rural economies—think agriculture, manufacturing, mining, ...

Governance in rural development has evolved from centralised, top-down planning to more inclusive, multi-level models that integrate local communities, private actors and multiple tiers of government.

An urgent reconsideration of rural development is needed for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The current strategies and patterns of rural development are failing to meet either ...

Paul Toomey is the President of Geographic Solutions. He's an expert in labor market data, workforce development and unemployment insurance. I see workforce development in rural America at a ...

The divergence in economic outcomes across different geographic regions in the U.S. over the past two decades has spurred new interest among policymakers in pursuing place-based policies. The effects ...

Michigan’s impressive renewable natural resources—including extensive forests, fertile farmlands and abundant fresh water—underpin the state’s economy, create a sense of place and identity and provide ...

A considerable number of people live in rural areas in Bangladesh, about 62% of the total population in Bangladesh. Globalization has made significant changes in both rural and city lives. While some ...