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What our mission is

The mission of NGP Inc. is to maximize the potential of the Northern Great Plains region through regional collaboration. We accomplish this by identifying and promoting policies and practices that support an integrated approach to economic opportunity, a healthy environment and vital rural communities. 
 

How we approach our work

NGP Inc. approaches its work by utilizing a “look, analyze, act and evaluate” system for addressing needs and opportunities in the Region. We identify trends and needs and the related opportunities or challenges. We then carefully research and analyze the trend, need or opportunity to understand the implications for the Region. We follow with appropriate actions based upon our analysis – a strategy report, a training program, or a demonstration project. Finally, we evaluate the results, determining whether the work effectively addresses the need or opportunity involved and leads to measurable results that can be used throughout the Region. 
 

Who we are

Northern Great Plains Inc. is a not-for-profit research, demonstration and convening organization. NGP Inc. focuses its work on futures study, creating economic opportunity, and supporting a healthy environment and vital communities. 
 

The following principles guide our work

- Successful rural development requires an integrated approach, linking the economy, the environment and society together. - Rural development efforts should build upon the Region’s human and natural capital and its financial and philanthropic resources. - Entrepreneurs must be empowered to look beyond local and regional boundaries. - The Region must anticipate and invest in emerging opportunities. - The Region must invest in people – through innovative education and training programs to ensure a vibrant, inclusive and energetic future. - Rural development strategies should mirror the diversity of the Region’s people and environment.