Our Advisory Groups

The purpose of the RDI Advisory Committee is to provide guidance for the research agenda and related sustainable development activities of the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI).

Committee Objectives:

  • Advise on Research Priorities – help identify Basin-Boundary rural revitalization issues and related research & training needs
  • Transfer knowledge – help to support dissemination of research findings and outcomes
  • Support collaboration – connect the RDI with relevant community, regional, provincial & national stakeholders & policymakers
  • Monitor – the impact of the Institute
  • Raise Awareness – of the RDI and its work

Committee Membership:

Members are usually from the following organizations:

  • Colleges (2)
  • Columbia Basin Trust (2)
  • First Nations (2)
  • Regional Districts (8)
  • Local Government (6)
  • Credit Unions (2) (1 East Kootenay, 1 West Kootenay)
  • Real Estate (2) (1 East Kootenay, 1 West Kootenay)
  • Innovation Councils (2) (1 East Kootenay, 1 West Kootenay)
  • Industry (2)
  • Economic development / business support organizations (4)
  • Social Sector (2)
  • Cultural Sector (2)
  • Environmental Sector (2)