And by learning what it is about economic development or housing that actually helps to improve health, we can then design more programs and ultimately make better use of the knowledge that we have."
VOA: special.2009.07.20
In early 2008, when most states decided to pull back on this programing due to the turn of the economic recession, Louisiana took a more aggressive approach and decided to improve all economicdevelopment initiatives.
It hopes that greater awareness of the merits of potatoes will contribute to the achievement of its Millennium Development Goals, by helping to alleviate poverty, improve food security and promote economicdevelopment.
The report also highlights a "disconnection" between the capacity of credit unions and the high aspirations placed on them to help improve social justice, economicdevelopment and even education.