Community Development

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop effective community development plans. This training will provide a solid foundation in community development principles, strategies, and best practices to address community challenges and promote sustainable development.

Prpogram Objectives:

At the end of this program, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the concepts and principles of community development.

• Learn the process of community needs assessment and analysis.

• Develop skills in stakeholder engagement and community participation.

• Gain knowledge of effective goal setting and objective development.

• Learn to create an actionable community development plan.

• Understand the importance of monitoring and evaluation in community development.

• Acquire practical tools and techniques for successful plan implementation.

• Explore strategies for fostering community ownership and sustainability.

Targeted Audience:

• Community development practitioners and professionals.

• Local government officials and policymakers.

• Non-profit organization staff working in community development.

• Social workers and community organizers.

• Researchers in the field of community development.

Program Outlines :

Unit 1:

Introduction to Community Development:

• Definition and principles of community development.

• Importance of community development planning.

• Historical overview and current trends in community development.

Unit 2:

Community Needs Assessment and Analysis:

• Identifying priority issues and challenges.

Unit 3:

Stakeholder Engagement and Participation:

• Strategies for effective stakeholder engagement.

• Building partnerships and collaborations.

• Promoting community participation and inclusivity.

Unit 4:

Developing Goals, Objectives, and Action Plans:

• Setting SMART goals and objectives.

• Creating an effective action plan.

• Resource allocation and budgeting.

Unit 5:

Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation:

• Strategies for successful plan implementation.

• Monitoring progress and measuring outcomes.

• Evaluation techniques for community development plans.

• Ensuring community ownership and sustainability.