: Shifts focus from "needs" and "problems" to a community's existing strengths, skills, and resources (assets).
: Focuses on how different groups within a community perceive events and people differently. Policies often reflect the majority group's interpretations. Introduction to Community Development - Theory,...
These standards guide "right action" and ensure effective, ethical engagement. : Shifts focus from "needs" and "problems" to
Theoretical concepts in: The Short Guide to Community Development Introduction to Community Development - Theory,...
Community development is a process where community members take collective action to address issues that are important to them. It is both a (how people work together) and an outcome (the tangible changes achieved). 1. Key Theoretical Frameworks