The document discusses strategies for empowering rural communities through internet and ecommerce support systems. It outlines models for community networking centers that provide internet access and training, publish local content, and facilitate online interaction and collaboration. Key aspects include establishing mentoring programs, identifying successful rural innovations, and creating sustainable support systems like ebay drop-off centers and virtual business incubators.

2. In Times of Change, Learners Inherit the Earth -Eric Fromm

3. Echoes in the Electronic Wind Realizing Cultural Sovereignty Through Internet Innovations Frank Odasz Lone Eagle Consulting http://lone-eagles.com

5. Learn how Internet tools can build social, cultural, and economic value

8. E-Commerce and Rural Community Opportunities: Making the Living You Want, Living Wherever You Want Frank Odasz Lone Eagle Consulting http://lone-eagles.com

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33. Empowering Rural Entrepreneurs with Ecommerce Support Systems

34. Status Quo VS Systemic Change

40. “ Web-Raisings – Evolving Constructivist Models for Community Engagement”

42. “ Regional and National Strategies to Produce Measurable Results – A Discussion”

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44. An Executive Overview on BEST Rural Broadband Applications

45. Broadband Without a Plan?

49. NEW FORMULA 1:1 funding for Infrastructure and… Info-structure and training

52. Community Networking Lessons Learned 1986-2005 Confusion - What’s a Community Network? Growing Both the Economic and Social Value!

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