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Abstract: In this paper “community” refers to geographical communities such as neighborhoods, villages, or cities. Community development involves strengthening all aspects of a community. A strong community is economically viable for employees and employers; physically safe and healthy; and socially supportive and connected. It means the community is attractive and comfortable. Community development increases the stability and sustainability of a community and improves the resilience of the community and its individuals against outside threats and internal social disorganization. No single measure of community development success exists. The best indicator is the general feeling of satisfaction of community members, and their desire to be there.
Asset-oriented or strength-based community development refers to the building of a community from the inside out. This means setting goals based on the values and desires of the members of the community. It implies identifying and utilizing, to the extent possible, the internal strengths of the community and its residents (Boshara 1998). Moreover, an asset orientation signifies focusing first on the strengths of a community rather than starting with the identification of problems and attempts to solve problems. Ultimately, to the extent that problems exist, they are defined by community members, not by outside professionals. They are generally barriers to achievement of goals rather than social deficits, as defined by some standard classification. |
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