Strategic Planning Publications

• A Guide to Strategic Planning for Rural Communities (pdf file, 49 K)
• A Guide to Implementation and Benchmarking for Rural Communities (pdf file, 59 K)
• Engaging Citizens in Government, Articles written by public and private sector leaders in the field of public engagement.
• Community Development Technical Assistance Handbook--Provides information and guidance concerning the community development technical assistance process and the delivery of these services to Rural Development clients.
• Using Appreciative Inquiry in a Planning Process - from the Southern Rural Development Center

Guides in Spanish

• Una guia para de implementacion y hitos para comunidades rural (pdf file, 58 K)
• Una guia para planificacion de estrategias para comunidades rural (pdf file, 49 K)