Abstract
Leadership development programs provide communities with the opportunity to cultivate citizen leaders who can encourage community action and participation. Based upon data collected by the University of Georgia's Fanning Institute and Center for Agricultural and Economic Development, this study will examine the role of socioeconomic and demographic factors in the community which may influence the sustainability of community leadership programs in rural Georgia. Factors considered include social and community capital, social problems, geographic distribution of populations, and community resources. Findings suggest that the presence of social problems and the level of social cohesion make a difference. A research agenda for evaluating program efficacy as well as political and managerial factors related to sustainability is outlined.
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