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20 CLUES TO RURAL COMMUNITY SURVIVAL
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Evidence of Community Pride. |
Emphasis on quality in business and community life. | |
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Willingness to invest in the future. |
Participatory approach to community decision-making. | |
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Cooperative community spirit. |
Realistic appraisal of future opportunities. | |
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Awareness of competitive positioning. |
Knowledge of the physical environment. | |
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Active economic development program. |
Deliberate transition of power to a younger generation of leaders. | |
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Acceptance of women in leadership roles. |
Strong belief in and support for education. | |
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Problem-solving-approach to providing health care. |
Strong multi-generational family orientation. | |
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Strong presence of traditional institutions that are integral to community life. |
Attention to sound and well-maintained infrastructure. | |
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Careful use of fiscal resources. |
Sophisticated use of information resources. | |
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Willingness to seek help from the outside. |
Conviction that, in the long run, you have to do it yourself. | |