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June 1997
Agenda 2000: Alaska's Future in a New World
An analysis of the condition of Alaska's economy, quality of life, educational systems and government at a pivotal point in its history.
1. Oil production remains the foundation of the state's economy and new exploration in frontier areas and investment in existing fields should be encouraged.
2. Improving transportation and communications will shrink distances opening the way for new commerce.
3. Alaska is losing the opportunity to develop the brain power of its young people and the opportunities they need to reach their potential.
4. Alaska needs to get its fiscal house in order and develop priorities for investing in new initiatives and decide how to pay for those investments without deterring the economic development on which they hinge.1. Use Alaska's unique ownership position and geographic location to expand and encourage natural resource development, to add value to development through in-state processing and to stimulate investment in a broader range of resource activities.
2. Make Alaska an international logistics center.
3. Build Alaska's full potential as an international tourism mecca.
4. Strengthen Alaska's sense of community and collective vision for the future.
5. Make education a priority.
6. Adopt higher education as a full partner in Alaska's development.Joe Griffith, Cynthia Parker, Jim McElroy, Eleanor Andrews, Patricia DeMarco, Dr. Joyce Murphy, Beverly Beeton, Cheryl Frasca
