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Bennett, Austin E. – 1986
This text is intended as a basis for community development educators to increase their understanding of the elements of community development, assess systematically the strengths and weaknesses of a community development situation, examine one approach to community development education and the principles from which it grew, and gain confidence in…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Community Characteristics, Community Development
Malizia, Emil E,; Rubin, Sarah – Rural Development Perspectives, 1985
Explains local development organizations (LDOs), tells how they operate, and gives examples of what they've done. Elaborates on characteristics shared by successful LDOs: flexability, strong and creative leadership, solid local support, adequate funding, and competent, dedicated staff. Recommends strategies for expanding existing industry and…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Cooperative Programs, Demonstration Programs
Download full textKorsching, Peter F., Ed.; Gildner, Judith E., Ed. – 1986
Texts of 12 research papers are presented in this proceedings of a 1985 conference specifically focusing on the interdependence of agriculture and rural communities. Titles of Session I papers providing information on the current situation and trends in agriculture and rural communities are "An Overview of the Nonmetro Economy and the Role of…
Descriptors: Agricultural Trends, Agriculture, Change Agents, Change Strategies
Kenyon, Peter, Ed.; Black, Alan, Ed. – 2001
Many small, inland, and remote Australian rural communities continue to lose population and businesses, a trend that has intensified over the last 2 decades. Mean age continues to rise, while the 15-24 age group contracts dramatically. Such declining demographics are caused by the stress and uncertainty of volatile world commodity markets, as well…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Agents, Community Action, Community Attitudes
