Concept information
This concept has been deprecated.
Preferred term
community development
Is replaced by
Definition
- [Rahim M. Sail] Community development is a continuous process aimed at improving the quality of life of thecommunity. It is about continual improvement by the people themselves to bring about change in theirlives. In relation to health, much attention has been given by the government to improve the healthstatus of the people, especially the rural sector through various programmes established by theMinistry of Health (MOH) since independence. Based on the so-called " , "[Toshihiko Yamakami] Community development is a dynamic process in which a group of users show their own communicationstyle and culture... , "[John W. Handy] Community development is an issue of continuing interest not only because of the need for more successful economic development within our cities, but because the survival of a significant portion of African-American poor is at stake. Community development planning seeks to improve all aspects of community life, including health, education, crime prevention, employment and training, business development, family stability, and housing...
Broader concept
Entry terms
- communication develop
- communication develops
- communications developments
- communities develop
- community developed
Scope note
- MS Academic Keywords
Creator
- 0000-0003-2195-3997
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0251
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