Abstract:
Rural Communities around us are dying.
This study identifies that the best way to revive a rural community
is by focusing on the community's assets, capacities and abilities.
In New Zealand the Department of Labour's Community
Employment Group (CEG) provides a good support network to
encourage revitalisation. The change, however, must come from
within the community.
Apathy and a lack of self esteem appear to be the greatest limiting
factors. The only competitive advantage a community has is the
passion of its people.
A healthy community has passionate leadership and a strong
support team where they volunteer, collaborate, network and
assist each other.
A community in partnership with CEGS and embracing the
Enterprise Facilitation concept will be the model for successful
regional development in future.
This report outlines a course of action being taken by one rural
community.
Description:
The New Zealand Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme develops emerging agribusiness leaders to help shape the future of New Zealand agribusiness and rural affairs. Lincoln University has been involved with this leaders programme since 1979 when it was launched with a grant from the Kellogg Foundation, USA.
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