A model of integrated community development

  • Ana Maria Nitu Faculty of Sociology and Social Work, University of Bucharest, Romania
  • Costin Adrian Cace Faculty of Sociology and Social Work, University of Bucharest, Romania
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35782/JCPP.2020.3.04
Keywords: Community development, Integrated development, Roma communities, Local empowerment, Local Initiative Groups

Abstract

The study aims to present and analyse a model of good practices in community development, based on an integrated approach and bring a better understanding of the advantages of such an approach. The study is based on a project implemented in 12 communities, throughout 46 months, which aimed to improve access to educational and health services as well as build strong communities and inter-ethnic relations. Following the implementation of the project, an evaluating research has been carried out in order to determine the changes and development the project has achieved. The current case study focuses its analyses on data gathered from the particular research, namely on 2 communities and the actions implemented as well as the results they produced. Therefore, analyzing the outcome of the intervention, augmenting the need and benefits of the integrated approach in development projects.

Published
2020-09-30
How to Cite
Nitu, A. M. and Cace, C. A. (2020) “A model of integrated community development”, Journal of Community Positive Practices, (3), pp. 41-53. doi: 10.35782/JCPP.2020.3.04.
Issue
No. 3 (2020): JCPP Nr. 3 2020
Section
Articles