In every effort, there should be the product of that engagement, some go for community development where outcomes are expected.
Features of Community Development.
Collective Action- refers to the collaborative efforts of individuals, groups, and organizations working together to address common challenges or advance shared goals within a community. It involves pooling resources, expertise, and efforts to achieve collective impact and create positive social change.
Needs Orientation- refers to an approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the actual needs and priorities of a community in a participatory and inclusive manner. It involves engaging community members to better understand their challenges, aspirations, and desired outcomes, and using this information to guide development efforts.
Integrated Approach- refers to a holistic and comprehensive strategy that addresses multiple dimensions of community well-being simultaneously by combining various sectors, interventions, and stakeholders. It recognizes that social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors are interconnected and require coordinated efforts to achieve sustainable development outcomes.
Action of grassroots level- refers to the initiatives and activities implemented by community members themselves, often in collaboration with local organizations, to address issues and bring about positive change within their communities. Grassroots action is characterized by its bottom-up and participatory nature, with community members taking the lead in identifying problems, formulating solutions, and implementing projects that meet their specific needs.
Asset Based- is an approach to community development that focuses on identifying and mobilizing the existing assets, strengths, and resources within a community. It shifts the traditional deficit-based perspective that solely focuses on community needs and deficiencies and instead emphasizes the capabilities, skills, knowledge, talents, and relationships that individuals, associations, and institutions possess.
Democratic- refers to the inclusive participation and decision-making processes that involve the entire community in addressing local issues, implementing development projects, and promoting social progress. It is rooted in the belief that community members should have a say in shaping their futures and determining the direction of their neighborhoods, towns, or cities.
Objective Orientation- It is important to deliberate on what there is to achieve as a community project. Goals should be realistic and the smart approach is the best way of making community projects possible. When objectives are vague, collective action.
Outcomes of Community Development.
Further Development- refers to the continuous progress, improvement, and expansion of initiatives and activities aimed at promoting the well-being and growth of a community of a community. It involves building upon existing efforts, addressing emerging challenges, and exploring new opportunities for positive change within the community.
Awareness creation- refers to the process of raising consciousness, knowledge, and understanding among community members about specific issues, challenges, or opportunities that affect their well-being and development. It involves disseminating information, promoting education, and fostering a sense of understanding and concern within the community.
Demonstration effects- refer to the phenomenon where positive changes or successful outcomes observed in one community or project inspire and motivate other communities or projects to replicate or adapt similar strategies and practices. It is based on the belief that seeing tangible examples of successful development initiatives can encourage and mobilize others to take similar actions.
Learning- participating in community development allows one to learn grow and become successful in many spheres of life.
Community Building- an area of activities aimed at building or strengthening a sense of community among people living in a neighborhood or sharing a common interest. There are occasions when it falls under the purview of community development.
Feature and Outcomes of Community Development that were visible in the organizations.
Asset-based - asset mapping is a process that involves systematically cataloging and visualizing the assets within a community. It helps to identify the abundance and diversity of resources that can be mobilized for community development initiatives. This was visible in the Department of Social Development and Local Government.
Collective action- mobilization of resources in collective action, individuals or organizations contribute their various resources, such as financial resources, skills, knowledge, network, and time to achieve common goals. This resource pooling enhances the capacity of a community to address complex challenges. Collective action was visible to all organizations.
Needs Orientation- participatory methods engaging community members through participatory methods such as community meetings, focus groups, surveys, and interviews allow for their active involvement in identifying and defining their own needs. This helps to ensure that the interventions are relevant, effective, and sustainable. This was visible to all organizations as their goal was to help communities which made it easy for the community to participate.
Integrated Approach- the multi-sectoral collaboration of different sectors and stakeholders, including local government, non-profit organizations, and community groups collaborate to identify common goals, leverage resources, and coordinate efforts. This collaboration ensures that various issues are addressed simultaneously.
Outcomes.
Demonstration effect- inspiration and motivation generated among other communities or projects by showcasing tangible and visible examples of successful interventions. Seeing positive change achieved in one community can inspire others to undertake similar efforts. The demonstration effect was visible to all organizations.
Further Development- scaling up and replication after successful implementation of community development initiatives. This allows for a broader impact and potential to reach a larger population. This was visible in the Department of Social Development, Local Government, and Agricultural, landform.
Awareness creation- education and capacity building are awareness creation that often includes educational activities that aim to build the knowledge and skills of community members. This involves training programs, workshops, or awareness campaigns that provide individuals with the necessary tools and information to address the identified issues or take advantage of available opportunities. This was visible to all organizations as they aimed to enhance the skills of community members to do better in their lives.
References.
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