ProGov21 Policy Library

This guide was commissioned by the U.S. Department of Labor to help regions enhance their competitive position through asset mapping. The process involves three levels: Asset Identification, Basic Evaluation, and Comprehensive Assessment. It aims to identify and leverage regional...

Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) as a concept for building community capacity, emphasizing the importance of local assets as primary building blocks for sustainable community development. The seven distinct assets considered are financial, political, human, cultural, built/infrastructure,...

Asset mapping as the process of identifying and mapping valuable elements in a community, treating assets as advantages, resources, or sources of strength. The workbook encourages communities to recognize and leverage existing assets, promoting a positive and creative perspective...

There is a common issue where communities may overlook the potential of their local businesses to contribute to economic growth. The guide seeks to bridge this gap by providing a systematic approach to mapping out businesses, identifying their capacities, and integrating them into...