Interim Report: Formulating a Sustainable Economic Development Process for Rural America

Tags: Community Economic Development, Program Management, Wealth Creation

Client Name: Ford Foundation

Location: United States

Resource Type: Report

Author Org: Yellow Wood Associates

Author: Shanna Ratner

Year: 2009

A balanced approach to development takes account of the triple bottom line, benefiting the economy, the environment, and social inclusion simultaneously. This Interim Report on the progress of the project assesses lessons learned so far.

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