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Rural Imperative


Dr. Giulio Verdini - The Link Between Urban and Rural Communities - Part 1

Posted on Podcast by Louis Zacharilla · December 06, 2019 10:25 AM · 1 reaction


In this episode of The Intelligent Community, Lou Zacharilla speaks with Dr. Giulio Verdini about China, Calabria and the links between urban and rural communities. Part 1 of 2.

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Podcast: Transforming the Rural Economy: Satellite's Role

Posted on Podcast by Louis Zacharilla · November 20, 2019 3:03 PM · 2 reactions


In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla interviews Viasat's Kevin Cohen about satellites and how satellite and broadband connectivity provide rural citizens with opportunities to participate in the global economy without leaving the place they call home.

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Podcast: The Intersection of Satellites and Agronomy

Posted on Podcast by Louis Zacharilla · November 18, 2019 10:26 PM · 1 reaction


In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla interviews Farmers Edge™ CEO Wade Barnes about satellites and how satellite and data-driven technologies help farmers run efficient operations while producing more food for a rapidly growing global population.

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Podcast: Transforming the Rural Economy

Posted on Podcast by Louis Zacharilla · November 11, 2019 12:15 PM · 1 reaction


In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla interviews Richard Baldridge, Dr. Norman Jacknis and Professor Roberto Gallardo about satellites and how satellite and broadband connectivity provide rural citizens with opportunities to participate in the global economy without leaving the place they call home.

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How Rural Communities Prosper - Dr. Norman Jacknis

Posted on Podcast by Louis Zacharilla · April 23, 2018 2:28 PM · 1 reaction


Dr. Norman Jacknis is currently Senior Fellow at the Intelligent Community Forum. His responsibilities include leading ICF’s Rural Imperative, building on the ideas he developed for the US Conference of Mayors on a future-oriented economic growth strategy for cities.

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