Reviving rural communities : one small community's first steps to a better future
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.... [Show full abstract]
Fields of Research
160804 Rural Sociology; 170113 Social and Community PsychologyDate
2001Type
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