The Central Appalachian Network (CAN) is a multi-state network of rural organizations working to build a healthy regional economy in central Appalachia. CAN promotes economic justice through ecologically sustainable rural development strategies, local self-reliance and innovative community building.
CAN builds flexible partnerships among community-based economic development organizations, government agencies, universities and other groups concerned with economic development.
These cooperative working relationships allow CAN affiliates to
- leverage resources and skills
- share success stories
- examine rural policy issues
- stimulate learning and
- overcome geographical isolation.
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