Rex L. LaMore Michigan State University Center for Urban Affairs Community and Economic Development Program

Democratic Political System CIVIL SOCIETY FREE MARKET Economy

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY COMMUNITY?

It is the process by which a group of people address their shared concerns. WHAT IS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT?

Promote active and representative citizen participation so that community members can meaningfully influence decisions that affect their situation. Engage community members in problem diagnosis so that those affected may adequately understand the causes of their situation. Help community members understand the economic, social, political, environmental, and psychological impact associated with alternative solutions to the problem Assist community members in designing and implementing a plan to solve agreed upon problems by emphasizing shared leadership and active citizen participation. Disengage from any effort that is likely to adversely effect the disadvantaged segments of a community. Actively work to increase leadership capacity, skills, confidence, and aspirations in the community development process.

Community advisory Committees formed. Formalize identification of issues, capacities, needs. Engage the community/organizational stakeholders. Involve citizens who are experiencing the problem/issue. Engage community in discussion of issues, and identify possible alternatives to address concerns. Identify Stakeholders and Create Community/Project Advisory Committee Identification of Community Issues/Capacities/Needs Discuss and Examine Alternative Strategies to Address Issue/Problem Steps Methods and Actions CUA CEDP’S PROBLEM-SOLVING MODEL Copyright 1994 MSU CUA CEDP

TRAINING NETWORKING / COLLABORATION CAPACITY BUILDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS

Advisory Committees formed. Formalize issues, capacities, needs. Engage the community/organizational stakeholders. Involve citizens who are experiencing the problem/issue. Engage community in discussion of issues, and identify possible alternatives to address concerns Identify local in-kind and cash resources to link with other resources to implement a specific program strategy with the community. In cooperation with the community implement the strategy with an emphasis on shared leadership and collaboration. Through formative and summative evaluations assess the program impacts on the target audience and others to determine if the stated goals and objectives are met. Based on the findings modify steps 1-6 to produce the desired outcomes. Identify Stakeholders and Create Community/Project Advisory Committee Identification of Community Issues/Capacities/Needs Discuss and Examine Alternative Strategies to Address Issue/Problem Identify and Mobilize Resources to Implement the Chosen Strategy Program Implementation Evaluate Modify and/or Disseminate Strategy StepsMethods and Actions CUA CEDP’S PROBLEM-SOLVING MODEL

CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

TRAINING

DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS

Advisory Committees formed. Formalize issues, capacities, needs. Engage the community/organizational stakeholders. Involve citizens who are experiencing the problem/issue. Engage community in discussion of issues, and identify possible alternatives to address concerns Identify local in-kind and cash resources to link with other resources to implement a specific program strategy with the community. In cooperation with the community implement the strategy with an emphasis on shared leadership and collaboration. Through formative and summative evaluations assess the program impacts on the target audience and others to determine if the stated goals and objectives are met. Based on the findings modify steps 1-6 to produce the desired outcomes. Identify Stakeholders and Create Community/Project Advisory Committee Identification of Community Issues/Capacities/Needs Discuss and Examine Alternative Strategies to Address Issue/Problem Identify and Mobilize Resources to Implement the Chosen Strategy Program Implementation Evaluate Modify and/or Disseminate Strategy StepsMethods and Actions CUA CEDP’S PROBLEM-SOLVING MODEL

MOBILIZING RESOURCES

Advisory Committees formed. Formalize issues, capacities, needs. Engage the community/organizational stakeholders. Involve citizens who are experiencing the problem/issue. Engage community in discussion of issues, and identify possible alternatives to address concerns Identify local in-kind and cash resources to link with other resources to implement a specific program strategy with the community. In cooperation with the community implement the strategy with an emphasis on shared leadership and collaboration. Through formative and summative evaluations assess the program impacts on the target audience and others to determine if the stated goals and objectives are met. Based on the findings modify steps 1-6 to produce the desired outcomes. Identify Stakeholders and Create Community/Project Advisory Committee Identification of Community Issues/Capacities/Needs Discuss and Examine Alternative Strategies to Address Issue/Problem Identify and Mobilize Resources to Implement the Chosen Strategy Program Implementation Evaluate Modify and/or Disseminate Strategy StepsMethods and Actions CUA CEDP’S PROBLEM-SOLVING MODEL

EVALUATING OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Stronger more capable organizations Healthier communities Improved community leadership Community Projects Implemented

“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” Goethe

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