Partnering to create a Rural Development Institute

On October 23, 2010, Columbia Basin Trust and Selkirk College announced an eight-year partnership to develop the Rural Development Institute (RDI).

The institute will promote and support informed planning and decision making in the Columbia Basin-Boundary Region by providing easily accessible, up-to-date research for communities.

The RDI represents innovation in applied research as the only college-based rural development research institute in the country.

Photo: From left to right, Columbia Basin Trust President Neil Muth, joins Selkirk College President Angus Graeme; CBT Director of Planning and Development, Sabrina Curtis; previous Selkirk College Regional Innovation Chair for Economic Development George Penfold and CBT Board Member Kim Deane, in celebrating the establishment of the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute.