A Model for Rural Development: An Experiment from Fogo Island, Newfoundland

Underway today in the region of Fogo Island and Change Islands, Newfoundland, is a bold and well-thought out experiment in contemporary rural development. It merits our attention because development intentions are being pursued in a manner that has practical lessons that are useful to those of us with stakes in advancing the prosperity and happiness of people in contemporary rural regions. The Fogo Island case embodies these proactive, strategic and intelligent development qualities that seem to be able to make a difference for attaining an increased measure of influence and control over a rural area's future. Color illustrations.