I started writing this blog recently to help put my thoughts on paper. Working and researching in community development for the past 10 years has created a lot of insights and ideas as well as raising a lot of questions that need further exploring. This blog is focused on sharing research, ideas and perspectives on community and rural development based on experiences past and present, interests and pressing issues.
Why invest in rural broadband? What is the benefit of hooking up small rural communities? These are common questions when working in the field of rural Internet. While there are a wide range of important benefits from the Internet for rural communities, its the economic benefits and perceived lack thereof for rural broadband that drives most conversations.
