As such the application of a single development model may not necessarily transform a particular community towards the realization of its development goals. Top-down modelThe top-down model has a weighty philosophical and practice history, predating the bottom-up model. Community development programs using this model typically focus on providing professional leadership to the development process coupled with supportive concrete services directed to various stakeholders. Bottom-up model of social development theorySocial development theory is considered the conceptual scheme underpinning the bottom-up model. These goals are: 1) to influence changes in community residents' perceptions about how to improve their standard of living; 2) to present community-oriented behaviors that are based upon the changes in community residents' perceptions; and 3) to advance the standard of living among a majority of community residents.

Source: The Star August 03, 2021 11:37 UTC