Asset-based Community Development Research Articles

Research on Asset-based Community Development

Research on Asset-based Community Development

MOOC for Pagelaran Pottery Village: Boosting Income through Design Educational Tourism

The implementation of this activity aims to design and build educative tourism infrastructure using the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) as a means to increase the income potential of Pagelaran Village. Pagelaran Village is famous for its pottery crafts, which are rich in cultural values. However, the potential for tourism and related revenues has yet to be fully realized. Therefore, employing MOOC as a tool to provide an online learning experience for a package of pottery production training activities is expected to attract tourists and boost the income of the local community. The methods used in this implementation include field surveys, literature studies, and analysis of tourist needs and preferences. The approach adopted is the asset-based community development (ABCD) approach, which consists of five stages of activity including: 1) Discovery, 2) Dream, 3) Design, 4) Define, and 5) Destiny. The infrastructure built includes the development of the MOOC platform, offering learning materials related to history, manufacturing techniques, and the art of pottery. Additionally, practical learning facilities are also provided for tourists desiring to undertake direct courses without constraints by space and time. During initial testing, this MOOC garnered favorable responses from travelers who participated the course. The results of the implementation of this activity indicate that the use of MOOC as an educative tourism infrastructure can increase potential income in Pagelaran Village. Keywords: MOOC, income, pagelaran pottery, educational, infrastructure

Effects of Community Participation on School Infrastructure Development in Rural Uganda

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of community participation on school infrastructure development in rural Uganda. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Community participation in rural Uganda positively impacts school infrastructure development by fostering ownership and ensuring cultural relevance. Local contributions reduce costs and speed up construction, though variable participation and limited skills can pose challenges. Strong community engagement is essential for the success and sustainability of these projects. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social capital theory, stakeholder theory & asset-based community development (ABCD) theory may be used to anchor future studies on the effects of community participation on school infrastructure development in rural Uganda. Establish regular feedback mechanisms through community meetings, surveys, and online platforms. Governments and educational authorities should formulate policies that support and mandate community involvement in all phases of school infrastructure development.

A Turn to Assets in Community-Based Computing Research: Tradeoffs, Deficits, and Neoliberalism in Technological Development

CSCW and HCI scholars are increasingly adopting asset-based approaches to community-based social computing research. Emerging from asset-based community development (ABCD), an approach to community and economic development research and practice that emerged in the 1990s, advocates for asset-based approaches argue that a "needs-based approach" to development is overly focused on community deficits, and in doing so portrays communities in a largely negative light. Using ABCD methods, social computing scholars work to aid communities in identifying, classifying, and deploying their unrealized assets through sociotechnical systems. But researchers deploying asset-based approaches in CSCW and HCI more broadly have yet to grapple with the origins of ABCD in neoliberal economic shifts of the 1980s and 1990s that perpetuated distrust in the state and sought to transfer development power to private, local actors. Drawing on a case study of controversy around the construction of a cell tower in a very remote and rural community in the Midwestern United States to examine the inherent tradoffs present in asset- and deficit-based research.

Asset Based Community Development: Co-Designing an Asset-Based Evaluation Study for Community Research

This paper responds to challenges around how to generate robust evidence in keeping with the principles of an asset-based approach based on mobilization of community strengths. The design of a collaborative evaluation of a multi-site Asset Based Community Development program is described and emergent learning discussed. A qualitative mixed method design was used to capture changes at community and program level drawing on diverse sources of evidence. Shared principles on the conduct of the evaluation were developed with program leads and community practitioners and opportunities for shared learning were built in. The paper distils learning on evaluation into six design features including the asset-based model as a framework, understandings of evidence and outcomes, ethical conduct, and the centrality of a collaborative and developmental approach. The paper concludes that these features form a coherent approach to asset-based evaluation which can link the theory and practice of Asset Based Community Development.

An Academic-Community Partnership to Address Gun Violence in the Roseland Neighborhood of Chicago.

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for youth. This study examined an academic-community partnership to address gun violence through a strength-based approach called Asset-Based Community Development. We used a case study design. Participants were Black youth who encounter frequent gun violence (average age = 16.7 years; 72% male). Our partnership involved survey development/completion and semistructured discussions. We also interviewed community stakeholders to collect data on local assets. We interpreted data through a communitywide forum to guide social action to address gun violence. The majority of youth (76%) witnessed neighborhood violence in the last year. The top youth concerns related to gun violence included poverty, guns, and gangs. Community stakeholders saw local people and local organizations as primary community assets. A community forum to interpret these data led to social action in the form of an environmental strategy-cleaning up an unused commercial building for the development of a youth tech center. The majority of youth participants (89.5%) agreed or strongly agreed that they had a voice in the research process. Participatory research that takes an asset-based approach can enable relevant inquiry that engages youth and guides social action to address gun violence.

Pendampingan Inovasi dan Pemasaran Melalui Digital Marketing UMKM Tape Ketan Hitam di Desa Nguling Pasuruan

Community service for black sticky rice tape MSMEs in Nguling Village, Nguling District, Pasuruan Regency aims to provide assistance in innovating products and marketing digitally. The implementation method for this activity uses the ABCD (Asset based community development) method, the steps in implementation include five steps, namely discovery (discover), dream (dream), design (plan), define (determine), destiny (do). The result of community service in this activity is that MSME actors can understand the importance of product innovation and digital marketing and change traditional behavior to modern ones. MSME actors can also apply the results of assistance to their products. As for the implementation of this service, MSME actors receive direct training and assistance regarding product innovation and digital marketing from resource persons or practitioners who are professionals in their fields. Ultimately, all parties hope that this impact will take place in a sustainable manner to achieve the mutually expected goals.

Pendampingan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah dalam Mengimplementasikan Pembelajaran dan Asesmen Kurikulum Merdeka Menuju Madrasah Mandiri Berprestasi

The Merdeka Curriculum is a new curriculum aimed at improving the quality of education through a holistic approach, emphasizing the development of character, creativity, and multiple-intelligence of students. However, the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Lamongan Regency faced several challenges, one of which was the limited understanding of teachers regarding the concepts and learning methodologies contained in the curriculum. To address these challenges, mentoring was provided to Madrasah IbtidaiyahI (Islamic Elementary School) teachers (a case study in Brondong Subdistrict, Lamongan). In this mentoring program, the subject of PKM (Community Service Program) was the teachers in 35 Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) under the Working Group of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (KKMI) in Brondong Subdistrict, Lamongan Regency. The assets (figuratively speaking) as the implementers of this program totaled 70 teachers, with two representatives from each madrasah. The mentoring method used the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, aiming to maximize the assets and potential of the madrasah, while involving active participation from all teachers. The mentoring results showed a significant increase in teachers' understanding of the Merdeka Curriculum, reaching 71.43%. Teachers were also able to develop lesson plans that align with the principles of flexibility and contextualization, and implement active learning methods through practical activities reinforcing the Pancasila Student Profile Project and the Rahmatan lil Alamin Student Profile (P5-PPRA). This mentoring provided benefits and positive outcomes for the madrasah and students. The madrasah became more independent and achieved better performance, while students obtained higher-quality and more meaningful learning experiences.

Pengolahan Limbah Organik Pasar Sayur Kota Metro Sebagai Media Kultur Maggot Hermetia Illucens Melalui Pot Biokonversi Bagi Peternak Ayam Skala UMKM

This activity aims to explore the effectiveness of applying organic waste from the Vegetable Market in Metro City as a medium for Hermetia Illucens maggot culture, as well as to determine the ecological and economic impacts of the activity on small-scale poultry farmers in Metro City. The community service was conducted using the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) method. Several points were obtained from the conducted community service: first, the discovery and dream phase involved educating and socializing the potential of organic waste as a maggot cultivation asset, as well as formulating the desired targets. Second, the design and define phase aimed to formulate program activities to achieve the targets, including determining the timing, location, and necessary equipment. Third, the destiny phase included the implementation of the community service, which involved education and practical activities such as hatching maggot eggs, making larva maggot breeding boxes, sorting and fermenting organic waste, and constructing a production house. Based on the monitoring conducted, challenges were found in the form of predator attacks such as rats, chickens, and green flies on the maggot egg hatching containers. Evaluation was carried out by creating special containers equipped with lamp lighting and using netting as covers for the containers. Challenges were also found in the aspect of maggot growth, where the utilization of organic waste from the Metro City vegetable market was not sufficient to maximize growth. Therefore, evaluation was conducted by mixing organic waste from the Metro City vegetable market with household waste generated by each partner of the community service. Education and mentoring in the management of organic waste from the Metro City vegetable market have impacted the community's perspective on viewing organic waste as a valuable asset and their skills in managing waste as a medium for maggot cultivation.

Optimalisasi Ekonomi Kreatif Warisan Sunan Sendang: Pemberdayaan Pengrajin Batik Berbasis Transformasi Tepat Guna

Batik Sendang Lamongan is one of the potentials of Sendangagung village inherited from the legacy of Sunan Sendang that needs to be developed and preserved. The majority of its batik artisans are aged 50 and above. Meanwhile, the population in Sendangagung village is predominantly represented by millennials, totaling 1,281 individuals or 18.74 percent of the population. This means that Sendangagung is predominantly inhabited by the younger generation. The lack of involvement of the younger generation in batik making becomes a problem if not handled properly. On the other hand, Sendangagung village has many entrepreneurs and batik craftsmen. Considering the vast potential of the batik village, which is not matched by high interest or motivation from the younger generation, it deserves better attention from the village government and researchers to be continuously developed and preserved. This activity aims to optimize the creative economic potential of the younger generation. This dedication utilizes the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) method, an asset-based approach owned by the Sendangagung village community. The results of this activity show that not only are the youth of the village enthusiastic about participating in the mentoring from start to finish, but also their batik skills are extraordinary. This is evidenced by the remarkable batik works they produced during the mentoring process. Furthermore, post-mentoring, the younger generation of the village feels a great responsibility to continue participating in preserving the village's culture.

Eco-Friendly Media: Assistance in Developing Educational Props from Waste Materials in Probolinggo City

Eco-Friendly Media: Assistance in Developing Educational Props from Waste Materials in Probolinggo City

Grappling with governance: Emerging approaches to build community economies

Economic development is evolving, where building the economy was once the largely purview of businesses and governments, increasingly, communities are taking action to build local economies that are more sustainable, equitable and inclusive. As community participation in local economic development increases, new, more collaborative governance models are beginning to emerge. This research leverages a community economies framework to explore the role of non-traditional, community actors in advancing local economic development. Building on the local, rural, and asset-based community development scholarship, this study aims to fill the gap in the literature through an empirical investigation into how one rural community, in Prince Edward County, Ontario, is developing a new governance structure to build a community-led economic development plan. Data for this research was collected through focus groups, key informant interviews and community conversations. Results highlight that when building the local economy, especially in rural communities, it is important to take an assets-first approach; leverage cross-sector partnerships; and experiment with innovative models to drive economic development. This research also illustrates the complexity of developing an alternative governance structure and offers perspectives on navigating the changing field of local economic development.

Pelatihan Teknologi Informasi sebagai Media Promosi Produk Lokal Desa Sabron Sari untuk Pengembangan Ekonomi Masyarakat Desa melalui BUMKam

Sabron Sari Village has superior local products in the form of fruit, where most of the village people earn their living as breeders (laying hens) and fruit farmers (rambutan and duku), which are maintained and planted in the yards of each villager's house. This potential can be utilized to support the economic progress of village communities by using information technology in promotion and marketing. The objectives of this activity are for partners to know about managing/storing local products that are perishable so that the marketing process can continue when the harvest is finished, partners can use simple graphic design applications as tools for carrying out promotional designs, and partners have the knowledge and ability to run social media as an online-based promotional and marketing medium to be able to expand marketing areas. The method used is ABCD (Assets Based Community Development), which involves the development of human assets in managing natural resources in the form of fruit through socialization and training. As a result of the activity, results showed that the training participants had knowledge in storing and preserving fruit, could use simple graphic design applications and social media for promotional purposes, and could run social media as promotional and marketing media.

Sosialisasi Legalitas Usaha MIkro Kecil dan Menengah Dengan Pembuatan Nomor Induk Berusaha di Desa Sukomakmur Magelang

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have an important role in economic growth in Indonesia, especially in rural areas. However, many MSMEs have difficulty advancing their businesses because there is still a lack of information in rural areas. This village community empowerment activity aims to support the economy of the Sukomakmur Village community, especially for MSMEs in Sukomakmur Village. The efforts made by the author are by assisting in making the NIB. Activities are carried out from July to August. The assistance provided is by holding workshops and assistance in making the NIB starting from filling in the form for making the NIB to making it on the OSS website. This activity was attended by 21 business actors consisting of 16 grocery stores, 4 food stalls, and 1 vegetable trader. In this mentoring activity, the approach used is the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) method to legalize the businesses of MSMEs. The ABCD method is an approach to strives to realize social order in society and community development for its environment. It can also be called Community-Driven Development (CDD). This assistance results in a Business Identification Number owned by every business actor. This assistance shows that workshops and assistance in making business legalization can be the right solution to advance MSMEs in Sukomakmur Village.

Use of Reasonable Land in Developing Gourami Fish Cultivation for the People of Karangeger Pajarakan Village

This study aims to build the economy in the village mastarakat Karanggeger Pajarakan Probolinggo in an effort to improve the welfare of the community, welfare will be realized if the community's income increases. One of them is entrepreneurship through the empowerment of Gourami ponds which is expected to increase people's income. The method used is the ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) approach with emphasis on empowerment, understanding the potential and challenges to improve the quality of individuals and groups. The result of this community service is in community empowerment through the development of aquaculture with ABCD approach to the community or residents, the authors found that the fish pond asset is very promising to improve the economy of the community, so that people know this in order to design the design as well as possible in accordance with the instructions of the fisheries office. Gourami fish management has been done starting with seeding as many as 10 thousand fish that will be harvested within the next 8-12 months.

Sustaining collaborative learning in a rurally located university classroom in South Africa: Conducive conditions and possible threats

This study investigated how collaborative learning, as a teaching and learning approach, can be enhanced to promote pre-service teachers' participation in university classrooms in rural areas of South Africa. The study aimed to identify the conducive conditions that support collaborative learning, as well as the threats that may hinder the implementation of collaborative learning in rural classrooms. Asset-based community development served as the theoretical framework for this study. A transformative paradigm was adopted, employing a participatory research design to bring together individuals with relevant experiences and opinions. The study involved fifteen participants, including five lecturers with more than five years of experience, five third-year students, and five fourth-year students from a selected university. Data was collected through focused group discussions and interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that connecting activities to assessment, proper planning, linking content to students' lives, and establishing a positive classroom culture were conducive conditions for collaborative learning. On the other hand, language barriers, unconducive classroom infrastructure, and lack of infrastructure were identified as factors that could hinder the implementation of collaborative learning in this study. The study recommends the creation of favourable conditions, such as aligning activities with assessments and effective planning, to promote collaborative learning among pre-service teachers in rural university classrooms in South Africa.

PAGELARAN SENI BUDAYA ANTAR ETNIS DALAM MEWUJUDKAN MODERASI BERAGAMA

Nusantara Real Work Lecture Program - Religious Moderation (KKN NMB) for Religious Universities in 2023 in Kab. Katingan takes the form of organizing community arts and culture performances for residents of the Malan Island Transmigration Settlement Unit (UPT), Buntut Village, Bali District. Malan Island. The people of UPT Malan Island come from Javanese, Sundanese, Batak, Dayak and Flores ethnic groups who have the potential for regional artistic and cultural diversity, but have not been actively displayed in public performances for a long time. The activity implementation method used Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), namely students identify and look for opportunities for assets owned by the community and then develop and empower them. This method started from an introduction where students approach residents and enter various fields including religion, education and health. Then, identified existing asset opportunities and continue implementing the work program. Every cultural asset owned by the community is developed through cultural arts performances on the eve of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day celebration on August 17 2023. This cultural arts performance activity aimed to bring together and develop a sense of tolerance and respect for local cultural diversity to strengthen religious moderation for the community at UPT Malan Island. This cultural parade activity brought together people who had different principles and did not want to join SP-1 and SP-2 UPT Malan Island. People from various tribes feel proud and touched because their cultural arts are displayed and appreciated by other communities in an atmosphere of harmony.

Community development strategies to meet challenges of potential impacts of rapid economic development in Thailand

ABSTRACT In 2018, the Thai Government proposed industrial investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This research aimed to identify ways for a community to safely voice their concerns about the perceived impacts of rapid economic policy under an authoritarian regime. Practice-theories of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Participatory Development Practice (PDP) guided community facilitators. Research methods included in-depth interviews, observation, and a consensus conference with key stakeholders. The results suggest that ABCD assisted the community in identifying physical and social capacity and cultural values as assets. PDP helped stakeholders to 1) raise awareness about inconsistency with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); 2) engage young people in voicing their concerns; and 3) achieve greater collaboration. The research showed that community development approaches can aid government policy implementation processes, to enable consistent achievement across the SDGs.

Asset Based Community Development Melalui Pendampingan Sertifikasi Halal Produk UMK Driyorejo Kabupaten Gresik

This community service aims to increase the knowledge and capacity of Driyorejo MSE business actors in applying for self-declared halal certification as an effort to develop the competitiveness of business products. The method of implementing this service uses Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) based assistance. The analytical instruments used are mapping, discovery, dream, define, design, and destiny. The results of this service show that (1) Business actors in Driyorejo District have a Business Identification Number (NIB) as the legality of licensing their business activities, (2) Business actors have halal certificates for food and beverage products that have been produced, and (3) Business actors are able to increase sales by increasing online marketing strategies by utilizing social media, such as TikTok, Instagram, and several other social media.

Counseling to Increase Legal Literacy About Early Marriage in Pocangan Village, Sukowono District, Jember Regency

Early marriage has become a tradition in village communities. As happened in Jember Regency, in 2023 there will be approximately 905 of early marriage cases. Even though Law No. 16 of 2019 regulates that the minimum age limit for men and women to marry is 19 years. Apart from traditional factors, many other factors cause early marriage, such as promiscuity, economic factors, and also the lack of legal literacy in society regarding the age limit for marriage. Therefore, we are conducting counselling to increase legal literacy regarding early marriage in Pocangan Village, Jember Regency to reduce and prevent early marriage cases. The method used in this activity is Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), From all stages of service, it was successful in improving public literacy and understanding of marriage laws including age limits for marriage, as well as public awareness to comply with regulations, as well as being able to prevent early marriage and provide positive education to other communities. However, in terms of awareness regarding continuing education, the level of education is still low. Because there is no social or institutional support for continuing school.