Tuesday 17 January 2017

PROGRAM PLANNING IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CD)



Program is defined as a process that explains what activities to be done, what are the objectives, who is responsible, where, when, how and why…! About the activities

CD Program include
  • Planner
  • Target group  
  • Implementer (community)
CD Program involves. It standard any programme
  • Planning
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation

Why Program is Important in CD
  • Program is a structure used to coordinate units in any organisation. Coordination is necessary to monitor task divisions and use of resources.
  • Program as package in CD. It explains the objectives, the steps, the actors (planners, implementer and target community) and the resources used. Program is a holistic approach in CD.
  • Program indicates that there are a series of activities arranged strategically in order to achieve CD objectives.
  • Program tells us the time frame and schedules of activities. E.g.. Short term (one or two months), or long term program (more than six months).
  • Program signifies the necessity of people’s participation.

Principles of Program Planning
  • Based on needs and problems – important to analysis
  • Participation and cooperation
  • Location specific
  • Depends on target group
  • Needs valid information/data about the community

Steps in Program Development for Community
  • Situational Analysis
  • Developing Objectives
  • Developing Plan of Work
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation

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