The Rural Data Project

The Rural Research: Information, Statistics, Knowledge (Rural R:ISK) connection project is an international, inter-disciplinary venture that will expand on a framework for rural knowledge exchange. Our project is centred on harnessing rural information (insight derived from local thinking), statistics (rural-based small-area indicators), and knowledge (synthesis of evidence) for evidence-based local policy and program development.

This Connection Grant is centred on activities including evidence exchange with knowledge users, transfer of knowledge between international sites, presentation of outcomes on a common digital portal, participation in organized virtual workshops and events, and creation of interactive learning materials. Activities will be led by the Applicants and Collaborators who will guide knowledge exchange with local partners, many of whom they have extensive prior relationships with.