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The Myth of the “Rural-Urban Divide”

Thriving regions are built on urban and rural communities' shared, interconnected, and interdependent success.

BY Community Strategies Group & 1 more

Blog Post

1 week ago
Economic Development

Q&A with the Leaders of LocalCode Kansas City

“The community that recycles its dollars is a lot more successful than a community that does not.” Kansas City is one of the most racially and economi ...

BY The Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy

Blog Post

01.16.2025
Economic Development

Unlocking Financial Inclusion Across Borders

It’s a beautiful summer evening in Little Village, also known as La Villita, a thriving Mexican-American community in Chicago. Roberto closes his bodega ...

BY Diego Deleersnyder

Blog Post

01.15.2025
Economic Development

Spark Grants Awarded to AGLN Fellows

AGLN Fellows are awarded Spark Grants for advancing sustainable and equitable economic growth and financial inclusion.

BY Aspen Global Leadership Network

Blog Post

12.14.2024
Economic Development

Ruchi Mathur on Supporting India’s Opportunity Youth

Ruchi Mathur is the Co-founder and Vice Chairperson of Lighthouse Communities Foundation, a non-profit organization working to transform the lives of India ...

BY The Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy

Blog Post

12.12.2024
Economic Development

Brandy Bynum Dawson on Investing in Rural Prosperity

Communities in the Southern US are rich with assets, ambition, and innovation, yet many face significant challenges. Rural areas, in particular, have long ...

BY The Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy

Blog Post

10.08.2024
Economic Development

2024 Class of Finance Leaders Fellows

23 finance industry leaders poised to address entrenched social challenges and drive systems-level solutions across the global financial ecosystem.

BY Finance Leaders Fellowship

Blog Post

09.19.2024
Economic Development

Addressing Climate Change and Community Worth

Insights on how funders can support rural and Native communities in mitigating extreme weather disasters.

BY Chris Estes & 1 more

Blog Post

08.20.2024
Economic Development

Making Broadband Work for Rural Communities and Native nations

Short case study with lessons learned, gaps in current approaches, and potential models that could move the country toward full broadband coverage at a sustainable cost.

BY Community Strategies Group

Publication

08.15.2024
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