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Community Based Projects Assignment Answers Part 1

Community-Based Projects contribute to community development by empowering locals, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing social cohesion. The process of forming a Community-Based Organization in Kenya involves identifying community needs, mobilizing members, drafting a constitution, holding an inaugural meeting, registering with authorities, and obtaining a certificate. Conflict Theory is relevant in managing these projects by addressing resource allocation, power dynamics, encouraging dialogue, and enhancing transparency.

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Community Based Projects Assignment Answers Part 1

Community-Based Projects contribute to community development by empowering locals, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing social cohesion. The process of forming a Community-Based Organization in Kenya involves identifying community needs, mobilizing members, drafting a constitution, holding an inaugural meeting, registering with authorities, and obtaining a certificate. Conflict Theory is relevant in managing these projects by addressing resource allocation, power dynamics, encouraging dialogue, and enhancing transparency.

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Community-Based Projects Assignment

Answers
QUESTION ONE
 a) Highlight three contributions of Community-Based Projects to Community
Development. (3 Marks)

1. Empowerment of Local Communities: Community-based projects empower locals by


involving them in decision-making processes and providing them with resources and skills.
2. Promotion of Sustainable Development: These projects focus on long-term community
needs, ensuring continuity and sustainability in development efforts.
3. Enhancement of Social Cohesion: They foster collaboration among community members,
strengthening social ties and collective responsibility.

 b) Describe the process of forming a Community-Based Organization in Kenya. (10


Marks)

1. Identify Community Needs: Determine the specific issues or areas that the CBO will
address.
2. Mobilize Members: Bring together individuals who share the vision and goals of the
organization.
3. Draft a Constitution: Create a legal document outlining the objectives, membership,
leadership structure, and operations.
4. Hold Inaugural Meeting: Convene a meeting to adopt the constitution and elect officials.
5. Registration: Submit the constitution and other necessary documents to the Ministry of
Labour and Social Protection for registration.
6. Obtain Certificate: After review and approval, the CBO is issued a certificate of
registration.

 c) Explain four ways in which Conflict Theory is relevant in the management of


community-based projects. (8 Marks)

1. Resource Allocation: Highlights struggles over limited resources, helping managers


address equity and fairness.
2. Power Dynamics: Identifies power imbalances within the community and promotes
inclusive leadership.
3. Encourages Dialogue: Encourages the resolution of conflicts through structured dialogue
and negotiation.
4. Enhances Transparency: Promotes openness and accountability to minimize
misunderstandings.

 d) Highlight four features of the participatory model of community development. (4


Marks)

1. Inclusiveness: Involves all stakeholders in decision-making processes.


2. Bottom-Up Approach: Prioritizes community-identified needs and solutions.
3. Empowerment: Builds the capacity of local people to manage development efforts.
4. Transparency and Accountability: Promotes open communication and responsibility
among stakeholders.

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