Community Development Theory, Values and Practices

Community Development Theory, Values and Practices offers a comprehensive guide to understanding how communities can be empowered to build inclusive, resilient, and sustainable futures.
Beginning with the foundational concepts of community and development, this book explores the values, principles, and approaches that shape effective community development workers, and the importance of collaboration among goverment agencies, NGOs, and local institutions.
The book concludes with a critical discussion on Community Economic Development (CED) as an alternative development model that prioritizes equity, community ownership, and shared prosperity and closely reflecting the aspirations of Malaysia’s MADANI development agenda.
Written in a clear academic style and enriched with practical insights, this book is ideal for:
University students in community development and social sciences, Practitioners working in goverment agencies, NGO’s, and civil society, Policymakers and researchers seeking a holistic understanding of community-based development.
This book is not only about theory, it is a roadmap for building communities that are empowered, inclusive and sustainable. The book also emphasized the idea that community development should not be seen as a ultimate goal but it is a process towards reaching a sustainable state.

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