Goals and Objectives Sustainable Rural

Development

Discussion

Here we present the goals and objectives of the USDA Rural Development.

Which you would propose strategies to

achieve them?.

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1Increase Economic Opportunity in Rural America

One of Rural Development’s core missions is ensuring that rural Americans enjoy economic opportunities equivalent to those of other Americans.

A lack of credit and other market imperfections sometimes limits the ability of rural economies to create the jobs and incomes that would allow rural families to succeed and rural youth to remain in their communities as adults. Rural Development serves as a capital enhancement tool for rural America by investing in businesses and economic infrastructure.

Objectives

Enhance capital formation and support the creation of diverse, sustainable business.

Enhance the ability of rural business to succeed by providing access to modern telecommunications

Provide new opportunities for agricultural producers and rural business.

The USDA

Rural Development

Strategic Plan

Goal 2Improve the Quality of Life in Rural America

America’s rural communities have a remarkable energy and strength of character. USDA Rural Development will partner its resources with the unique qualities of rural communities, thereby helping them to grow, share in a healthy economy and realize an enhanced quality of life. However, if new businesses are to startup in or relocate to rural America, the local rural community must possess the amenities that businesses require and employees’ desire. This includes not only access to such basic needs as clean water, adequate housing, and reliable electricity and telecommunications, but also access to essential needs such as quality education, health care and day care.

Objectives

Provide decent, safe and affordable housing sustainable business.

Develop community infrastructure

The USDA

Rural Development

Strategic Plan

Available at:

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/strategicplans/