Rural Policy Research Institute

Organization Description

The Rural Policy Research Institute's (RUPRI) works to create vibrant rural communities based on the core beliefs that guide their vision for the future:

Vision

• Rural people and places have the resources and capacities to create strong, viable, meaningful, and sustainable futures that can both withstand and turn to advantage the forces of globalization and economic, demographic, and social change.
• Rural and urban people find common cause and understanding about the future role and governance of rural places and the contribution that rural life and culture makes to national identity.

Mission

RUPRI’s mission in support of this vision is to:

• Provide unbiased analysis and information on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural America.
• Spur public dialogue and help policymakers understand the impacts of public policies and programs on rural people and places.

RUPRI’s activities encompass research, policy analysis and engagement, dissemination and outreach, and decision support tools in the areas of health policy, entrepreneurship, rural regional innovation, poverty and human services, international activities and collaboration.