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Download full textAmerican Association of State Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC. – 1989
A directory describing some of the economic development outreach programs currently administered by colleges and universities is presented with detailed descriptions of examples of the current wide variety of economic development activities. Listings for 382 programs at 170 public higher education institutions nationwide are provided, based on…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Services, Developmental Programs, Economic Development
Gabel, Medard; And Others – 1985
The document includes five papers on the implications and applications of regeneration by the Regeneration Project, based in Emmaus, Pa. The first paper, "Regenerating America: Meeting the Challenge of Building Local Economies," (Medard Gabel) defines regeneration as economic recovery and growth, fostered by diversification within a…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Community Development, Developmental Programs, Economic Change
John, DeWitt; And Others – 1988
This book outlines the competitive challenge facing rural America and discusses signs of hope for the rural economy. It reports some "secrets of success" in 16 rural farm belt counties that have gained employment while most rural areas are losing jobs. It also describes new state initiatives to help rural communities and lists operating…
Descriptors: Community Development, Developmental Programs, Economic Change, Economic Development
Thomas, Margaret G. – 1986
This sourcebook offers training and technical assistance materials for use in planning rural economic development strategies. It is intended that this book be used by public officials, community leaders, and rural development practitioners who are concerned with strengthening the economics of small towns and rural areas throughout the United…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Development, Community Planning, Developmental Programs
Walker, Brian W. – 1985
One in a series of booklets whose purpose is to stimulate greater and more effective understanding of world affairs among Americans, this five-chapter report explores Africa's attempts to lay the developmental foundations of a prosperous, modern economy shaped and molded to the cultural norms of the African people. Four central points addressed…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Change
World Bank, Washington, DC. – 1991
This report attempts to show how government and markets can interact most effectively to promote rapid economic development and benefit all people. The world economy is reviewed and an assessment is made of the impact of external factors on development. Alternative scenarios, optimistic and pessimistic, for the 1990s are considered. Four…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Demography, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
