Community Development Approach Research Articles

Peace education strategies in Zacatecas, Mexico: Towards a culture of peaceful coexistence

This article examines and proposes educational strategies for establishing a culture of peace in Zacatecas, Mexico. The theoretical framework combines the principles of peace education and community development approaches, and the analysis of the socio-cultural context and the specific challenges faced by the region in terms of violence, inequality, and lack of social cohesion is based on this framework. Subsequently, the article delineates the pedagogical techniques employed, including participatory workshops in diverse sectors, awareness campaigns, peace circles, and initiatives undertaken by academic and governmental institutions. The methodology used was exploratory to study the phenomenon of peace and descriptive to detail the characteristics of the processes of the initiatives implemented. A qualitative approach was employed to gain a nuanced understanding of the phenomenon under study, contextualized within its social and cultural milieu. Data were collected through focus groups and participant observation. The findings indicate that these strategies facilitate conflict resolution, encourage intercultural dialogue, and reinforce the sense of belonging to the community. The article concludes by underscoring the value of multisectoral collaboration and the necessity for public policies that foster the sustainability of peace education initiatives in Zacatecas.

Examining the Utilisation of Pascal’s Triangle for Community Development and Allocation of Resources in Eastern Uganda

Challenges ranging from resource scarcity to social deprivation and environmental concerns confront the East Region of Uganda. Let’s focus on Pascal’s Triangle as a conceptual model to deal with the problems of unjust resource distribution among communities. This model, which is a triangular arrangement of numbers, affords an opportunity to gain useful insights into community interactions and the process of resource distribution. Understanding Pascal’s triangle’s mathematical nature is a key driving force behind realistic and feasible resource allocation methods and community development approaches. Equal resource distribution methods, clear resource allocation mechanisms, community involvement, and multi-level cooperation are essential for promoting fairness and resilience. East Ugandan communities celebrate diversity as a resource for social cohesion, creativity, and resilience. Collaboration and unity are keys to getting over the difficulties and achieving great heights. It creates resilience and sustainability through community-based organisations, cooperative ventures, and participatory decision-making processes. When involved in solving complex problems, education serves as a key tool for empowering individuals and communities. Participatory decision-making creates a degree of transparency and representativeness in resource allocation. Merging community building and resource deployment with SDGs ensures sustainability and durability. Policies and programmes that address gender issues and encourage community participation are the keys to improving inclusivity. This review article examines Community Building and Resource Allocation: Learning from the Pascal Triangle in Eastern Uganda: Insights. We used data from the last decade (2014–2024) available from many reliable data sources. The findings advocate for community participation in decision-making, the implementation of policies that promote gender equality and social inclusion, collaboration among stakeholders, and the prioritization of education and capacity building, in addition to the integration of Sustainable Development Goals into community development plans and the strengthening of local governance institutions for equitable resource distribution. To solve complicated issues in the east of Uganda, it’s imperative to put more emphasis on equal resource allocation, community mobilisation, and social integration. Apply the insights from Pascal’s Triangle to foster communities that are adaptable, inclusive, and stable. Keywords: Community Building, Resource Allocation, Pascal’s Triangle, East Uganda, Resilience, Sustainable Development Goals

PENDAMPINGAN KOMUNITAS POKDARWIS PILANG DALAM PENGELOLAAN ANIMAL WASTE MENJADI KOMPOS ORGANIK UNTUK MENDUKUNG SUSTAINABILITY URBAN FARMING

Animal waste management is an environmental challenge that can be turned into an economic opportunity through the right approach. This service program aims to assist the Pokdarwis Pilang community of Probolinggo City in managing animal waste into organic compost to support the sustainability of urban farming. The Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach is used to empower the community by utilizing existing local assets, such as animal waste, community skills, and infrastructure support. The service process includes five stages: Discovery, Dream, Design, Define, and Destiny. The Discovery stage focused on identifying local assets, where animal waste was found to be a valuable asset that was previously not managed properly. Through the Dream stage, the community formulated a shared vision to create a sustainable waste treatment system. The Design stage implemented technical training and procurement of composting infrastructure. At the Define stage, the community began to manage the waste treatment independently, followed by an evaluation of the results and social impact at the Destiny stage. The results showed an increase in the technical skills of Pokdarwis members, the establishment of a compost production unit, and changes in community behavior in waste management. In addition, the formation of partnerships with local markets helped improve the economic welfare of the community. The ABCD approach has proven effective in creating sustainable social change through community empowerment. Recommendations from this program are to expand the application of the ABCD approach to other communities and strengthen collaboration with stakeholders to support the sustainability of waste management and urban farming.

Asset–Based Community Development and Appreciative Inquiry (ABCD/AI) Approach to Community Transformation: The Case of the Drewsland Community

This article is based on a 2014 study of Drewsland, an inner–city community in Kingston, Jamaica. It includes an investigation of how the Asset–Based Community Development and Appreciative Inquiry approaches may be applied to identify the assets of the Drewsland community, empower the residents, and guide the community transformation process through collaboration and partnership between these assets. The study concluded that since educational transformation is a subset of community transformation, community transformation in Drewsland is possible through collaboration among a community and leadership network including the school, community–based organizations, government entities, the church, and the business community.

Pembangunan Rumah TOGA dan Kebun TOGA sebagai Kawasan Konservasi TOGA di Desa Rambipuji

Rambipuji Village is a village in Rambipuji District, Jember Regency, which has the potential for family medicinal plants (TOGA). However, based on the survey conducted, the potential of TOGA in Rambipuji Village has not been optimized, both in terms of cultivation and utilization. To address these problems, the Ormawa BEM Faculty of Pharmacy PPK Team built a TOGA conservation area in the form of a TOGA House and TOGA Garden. The research method used in this community service activity is the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which prioritizes the utilization of assets and potential that exist within and are owned by the community in Rambipuji Village. The construction of the TOGA House and TOGA Garden was carried out in July 2024. The result of this program is the establishment of a conservation area in the form of a TOGA House and TOGA Garden in Rambipuji Village. These two conservation areas have become TOGA cultivation centers that can later be managed by the community. It is hoped that, with the existence of this conservation area, the potential of TOGA in Rambipuji can be further optimized.

Aplikasi Terintegrasi SIPONTREN dalam Meningkatkan Efisiensi Administrasi di Yayasan Nurul Amin

This community service program aims to enhance data management efficiency at Yayasan Nurul Amin by implementing the Pangkalan Data Pesantren (PDTREN) application system using the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. The main issue faced was the manual management of student, financial, and administrative data, leading to reporting delays and difficulties in monitoring. The goal of this service is to develop an information system that integrates and simplifies data management, and to improve technology skills within the foundation. The approach used is ABCD, which focuses on leveraging the assets and capabilities within the community, involving needs analysis, system design, in-person testing with 20 users, and training. The data collected includes system testing results, user feedback, and evaluation of training effectiveness. The conclusion of this program shows that the SIPONTREN system successfully improved data management efficiency, expedited reporting processes, and enhanced student monitoring. The training provided also significantly increased the technology skills of the foundation’s staff, supported system sustainability, and empowered the community. This program contributes significantly to the modernization of educational management in pesantren and can serve as a model for similar educational institutions

Human Resource Empowerment Regarding the Operation of TPS 3R Assets

This article provides an overview of the empowerment of Human Resources that have TPS 3R Assets. Berat Kulon, Kemlagi District is one of the villages that has the potential for the best TPS 3R asset management in Mojokerto Regency, which was originally able to rise with the large amount of waste in the operation of Village Assets, namely TPS 3R. Precisely since the Corona pandemic in early 2020, there has been a spike in the amount of waste in this village which then resulted in piles of garbage everywhere, however, there are also small groups of residents who take advantage of this momentum to increase the economic income of residents around Berat Kulo Village, one of which is by managing waste into handicrafts in the form of bags, but this business did not have time to develop, after the pandemic, residents returned to sugar cane farming which has indeed been very much pursued by residents. The purpose of this service is to emphasize building awareness of empowering Human Resources (HR) through the operation of TPS 3R Assets. Utilizing the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, the results of the community service are 1) Implementation of human resource empowerment for the operation of TPS 3R Assets and 2) Assistance in the operation of TPS 3R Assets through, a) Waste Management Education Seminar through TPS 3R, b) Implementation of the August 17th competition in the context of environmental cleanliness creativity, c) Procurement of garbage signs, and d) Procurement of garbage bins.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Memanfaatkan Lahan Pekarangan Kosong Melalui Program Kebun Sehat di Desa Kedawung Wetan Pasuruan

Community empowerment in utilizing empty yard land through the Healthy Garden program is an initiative in Buntalan Hamlet, Kedawung Wetan Village, Grati, Pasuruan to increase food independence and welfare. The method used is Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. This program focuses on community empowerment through the management of local assets, especially yard land that is not optimally utilized. The goal is to transform the land into a productive garden that produces vegetables, fruits, and medicinal plants to support the nutritional needs and health of the community. This empowerment process involves various stages, starting from discovery (identifying assets), dream (dreaming about the future), design (designing programs), define (determining actions), and destiny (implementing actions). The result is the formation of a healthy garden that functions as an example for the wider community and improves farming skills and local resource management. This program has a positive impact in reducing stunting rates, increasing food independence, and creating a healthier and more independent community in a sustainable manner.

An 'alcohol health champions' intervention to reduce alcohol harm in local communities: a mixed-methods evaluation of a natural experiment.

Globally alcohol consumption is a leading risk factor for premature death and disability and is associated with crime, social and economic consequences. Local communities may be able to play a role in addressing alcohol-related issues in their area. To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-benefit of an asset-based community development approach to reducing alcohol-related harm and understand the context and factors that enable or hinder its implementation. A mixed-methods evaluation. Area-level quasi-experimental trial analysed using four different evaluation methods (a stepped-wedge design where each area was a control until it entered the intervention, comparison to matched local/national controls and comparison to synthetic controls), alongside process and economic evaluations. Ten local authorities in Greater Manchester, England. The outcomes evaluation was analysed at an area level. Ninety-three lay persons representing nineareas completed questionnaires, with 12 follow-up interviews in five areas; 20 stakeholders representing ten areas were interviewed at baseline, with 17 follow-up interviews in eight areas and 26 members of the public from two areas attended focus groups. Professionals in a co-ordinator role recruited and supported lay volunteers who were trained to become alcohol health champions. The champion's role was to provide informal, brief alcohol advice to the local population and take action to strengthen restrictions on alcohol availability. Numbers of alcohol-related hospital admissions, accident and emergency attendances, ambulance call-outs, street-level crime and antisocial behaviour in the intervention areas (area size: 1600-5500 residents). Set-up and running costs were collected alongside process evaluation data exploring barriers and facilitators. Routinely collected quantitative data on outcome measures aggregated at the intervention area and matched control and synthetic control areas. Data from policy documents, licensing registers, meeting notes, invoices, time/cost diaries, training registers, questionnaires, interviews, reflective diaries and focus groups. The intervention rolled out in nine out of ten areas, seven of which ran for a full 12 months. Areas with better-established infrastructure at baseline were able to train more champions. In total, 123 alcohol health champions were trained (95 lay volunteers and 28 professionals): lay volunteers self-reported positive impact. Champions engaged in brief advice conversations more readily than taking action on alcohol availability. There were no consistent differences in the health and crime area-level indicators between intervention areas and controls, as confirmed by using three different analysis methods for evaluating natural experiments. The intervention was not found to be cost-beneficial. Although the sequential roll-out order of the intervention was randomised, the selection of the intervention areas was not. Self-reported impact may have been subject to social desirability bias due to the project's high profile. There was no measurable impact on health and crime outcomes. Possible explanations include too few volunteers trained, volunteers being unwilling to get involved in licensing decisions, or that the intervention has no direct impact on the selected outcomes. Future similar interventions should use a coproduced community outcomes framework. Other natural experiment evaluations should use methodological triangulation to strengthen inferences about effectiveness. This trial is registered as ISRCTN81942890. This award was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Public Health Research programme (NIHR award ref: 15/129/03) and is published in full in Public Health Research; Vol. 12, No. 9. See the NIHR Funding and Awards website for further award information.

A community development approach for regenerative tourism in the Nordics: lifestyle entrepreneurs towards a placed-based research agenda

PurposeThe purpose of this conceptual paper is to explore the potential of regenerative tourism practices and their influence on destinations and their stakeholders from a community development approach focusing on Nordic lifestyle entrepreneurs. We focus on small and micro-sized enterprises (SMiEs) that conform to the realities of tourism systems in Nordic regions.Design/methodology/approachWe explore how community development can be used as an approach for regenerative tourism and vice versa. Our conceptual paper builds from recent work of the Nordic Regenerative Tourism project, which aims to develop place-based practices for SMiEs that contribute to the regeneration of natural and cultural resources.FindingsRegenerative tourism research should focus on developing tools that aid in capacity sharing and equitable partnerships through a community development approach. However, there is a lack of understanding of the processes of how to implement this in real world practice. More research is needed in developing tools to mobilize Nordic communities, particularly within the countryside to help transform tourism towards a regenerative model. It was found that much of these efforts comes from MSMEs. Therefore, more case studies are needed to understand how and why lifestyle entrepreneurs play in community revitalization efforts and the potential linkages with regenerative tourism management and marketing.Originality/valueThis conceptual paper contributes to the discussion of regenerative tourism and focus on smaller countryside communities within the Nordics. We argue that community development is linked with the concept of regenerative tourism through lifestyle entrepreneurs.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY THROUGH IDENTIFICATION OF TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BARAN BURING TOURISM KAMPUNG

Suburban areas often experience development pressures, with implications for changing green space into built areas, rural cultures into urban ones, and poverty into prosperity. The development of Buring Kampong (suburban settlement) in Malang City into a tourism kampong, in addition to improving the local economy, must also be able to support environmental quality and community independence. This research used the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach in identifying tangible and intangible assets. The data were collected through field observation, focused group discussion, interviews, and secondary data. Tangible aspects include land use, natural and artificial resources, infrastructure, accessibility, machinery and equipment, and local architecture. Meanwhile, intangible assets include intellectual property, potential branding development, goodwill, software/web, formal and informal organization, social and cultural values, and potential customers. The data obtained were presented descriptively and discussed together, as a triangulation process. The results showed the diversity and breadth of tangible and intangible assets of Baran village, and both of these assets can be directly found in the field and during FGDs and interviews. This research is also an effort to strengthen community engagement and public awareness about their assets, and this activity needs to be continuously improved, to have a better level of community engagement, confidence, social participation, branding, and networking.

Arahan Sistem Pertanian Ideal Berbasis Potensi Sumberdaya Lahan: Komponen Dasar Cukilan Smart Village

In recent years, the concept of smart villages has gained increasing prominence as a means of encouraging sustainable development in rural areas. This is particularly relevant in the agricultural sector, where the potential of land resources is crucial. Cukilan Village, located in Suruh District, Semarang Regency, Central Java, is primarily an agricultural area, with over 80% of its land designated for agricultural purposes. The village government has expressed a desire to develop Cukilan as a smart village through an FGD process. Based on this background, a community service program was implemented with the aim of designing Cukilan Village as a smart village in stages, to enhance economic growth and prosperity by leveraging the potential of agricultural resources and human resources, as well as accelerating the village development process. The method for implementing this PKM (Community Service) program utilized the Assets-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which involved outreach, discussion, mapping of agroecological zones, as well as land suitability and evaluation. As a result of this initiative, the Cukilan Village government received guidance for an ideal agricultural system based on land resource potential, which serves as a basic component towards the realization of Cukilan Smart Village.

A Community Development Approach in Physical Therapist Education.

A large part of one's health is directly related to where one lives. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can play a vital role in improving the health of society by engaging in their local communities through community development. Community development is a practice where community members and outside stakeholders, such as physical therapists, come together to meet the needs of a community.

Empowering Communities with Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture

Background: The aim of this community development initiative, centered around community engagement, is to address the pressing issue of declining agricultural productivity due to pest infestations in the Asahan Regency, a developing area. Through educational and training programs, the initiative seeks to advocate for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices and safe pesticide usage among farmers, while also addressing the environmental impacts of chemical pesticide use. Contribution: The primary focus is to gauge the impact of these initiatives in fostering sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices in Asahan Regency, ultimately enhancing the overall well-being of the farming community. Method: A total of 50 farmers actively participated in these programs, all of whom derived substantial benefits that directly contributed to the improvement of their livelihoods. Results: The implementation of IPM with a community development approach has the potential to significantly enhance paddy rice productivity while promoting sustainable agriculture Conclusion: By involving the local community, improving pest control methods, reducing environmental impact, and fostering knowledge sharing, this approach can lead to positive outcomes for both farmers and the environment

PEMBERDAYAAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN PAK BERBASIS ASSET BASED COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT: PENGALAMAN TIM PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT

This research paper serves as a forum for community service, with the objective of benefiting the State Vocational High School 2 Palangka Raya. At the same time, it strives to advance knowledge empowerment in Christian religious education. The beneficiaries of this program are educational actors, including teachers, principals, and students, who participate in the construction of spiritual and competent relationships among community engagement participants. The authors' methodology is an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach that prioritizes the resources available at the school for the development of PAK learning media. The results obtained by the authors during approximately three months of meeting and befriending the students provided a sustainable perspective on the issues raised by reading books relevant to the PAK themes. Furthermore, the authors identified the opportunity to be creative with school resources as a potential avenue for interdisciplinary collaboration in education at SMK Negeri 2 Palangka Raya.

Implementability: a taxonomy of community development approaches

Abstract The selection of a community development approach often occurs in an information vacuum, rather than through an evidence-driven alignment with local needs. This study seeks to provide a guide to communities and community development practitioners choosing an approach that is relevant and implementable. The guidance results from a conceptual review of sources describing thirty-three distinct approaches to community development, drawing on an exhaustive scholarly and grey literature search. Five common components (factors relevant when choosing or implementing a community development approach) were identified in the thirty-three community development approaches. From these, three components are especially relevant to communities and community development practitioners: principles that underpin the work; conditions to be met to proceed or succeed; and processes that describe ‘how to’ do the work. The analysis reveals that one approach, Systems Practice, combines all three components, and suggests that more research is required into the relative merit of each component, and to see whether communities are, in practice, combining and hybridizing approaches. The results are presented as a taxonomy to offer broad guidance to community development practitioners, scholars, and policy writers seeking to distinguish between the multiplicity of approaches.

The Empowering Human Resources Academically Based On Bilingual Environment At Pesantren Al Multazam and Darut Taqwa Mojokerto by Using Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Approach

The Empowering Human Resources Academically Based On Bilingual Environment At Pesantren Al Multazam and Darut Taqwa Mojokerto by Using Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Approach

Pemberdayaan Kelompok Wanita Tani Masyarakat Kalikebo melalui pengoptimalan fungsi pekarangan

Many efforts need to be made to improve the community's economy, one of which is maximizing land use. However, in reality, the use of home gardens in the community is not optimal, and productivity still needs to improve, so empowerment is needed. Community service and empowerment activities aim to improve the economy of women farming groups in Kalikebo Hamlet, Rejosari Village, Bandongan District, Magelang Regency, with the hope that the welfare of the residents will gradually increase. The methodology in this service activity uses an Asset-Based Community Development approach, the activity stages of which include the approach stage, vegetable cultivation counseling stage, mentoring stage, and results. Activities include counseling on yard use, providing vegetable seeds and polybags, and other activities. The results of community service activities were responded to very well, and the women farmer group was very interested in the program to use yards for growing vegetables. The final result of this activity is planting vegetables in the participants' yards, which grow well and can reduce family expenses.

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

Pendampingan Penguatan Ekonomi Kreatif Perempuan Desa Tamansari Wonorejo Kabupaten Pasuruan

The aim of this assistance is to quickly start empowering women's creative economy evenly in the villages of Pasuruan district. The approach used to build the strength and potential of Tamansari village women in a sustainable manner, in this case how to empower Tamansari Village women, is the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which is a service approach that empowers the assets owned by a community. The results of the implementation of the creative socio-economic strengthening program for women in Tamansari village are very influential in increasing human resources, creativity and welfare of women in Tamansari village and its surroundings, and changes in society that are more solid and have a positive image towards social change.