Public Policy Center Research Specialist and manager of the Gambler's Assistance Program Evaluation project,
Dr. Juan Paulo Ramirez, was called upon by a reporter for the Santiago Times as a source of information on gambling and the consequences of a gambling addiction. The Santiago Times has been Chile's most important English language newspaper for the past 20 years. To read the full article view our In The News page or CLICK HERE.
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Hometown Competitiveness
The purpose of this project was to identify realistic goals and strategies to reverse rural decline, such as building leadership and community capacity, engaging youth, fostering local philanthropy, and supporting entrepreneurship. The Public Policy Center focused on the documentation of practices and experiences of the seven communities that were participating in the Hometown Center entrepreneur system during the time period.
Key Partners
Lead partners: Nebraska Community Foundation; Heartland Center for Leadership Development; Rural Policy Research Institute Center for Rural Entrepreneurship
Also participating: Center for Rural Affairs
Funding
This project was funded through a $1.7 million award over three years provided through the W. K. Kellogg Foundation .
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