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Cdev 212: Community Mobilization And Development Question Paper

Cdev 212: Community Mobilization And Development

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Development

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2012

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

CDEV 212: COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT

STREAMS: B.SC. (CDEV) SSP/SB TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 11/12/2012 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO

Q1. (a) (i) Explain the term community mobilization. [2 marks]

(ii) Convincingly discuss 4 challenges of community mobilization.
[8 marks]

(b) Explain the concept, capacity building and discuss principles of good practice
in capacity building. [10 marks]

(c) Explain the term participation and explain 4 important areas it must be applied
when mobilizing a community. [10 marks]

Q2. (a) With examples, differentiate between a project and a program. [4 marks]

(b) Clearly discuss at least 4 factors that you need to consider when introducing new
resources into a community project or a program. [8 marks]

(c) Elaborate four importance of community mobilization in development.
[8 marks]

Q3. (a) Giving clear examples, examine the rationale of mobilizing poor and vulnerable
groups in Kenya. [12 marks]

(b) Discuss the role of gatekeepers in mobilizing the community. [8 marks]

Q4. Many development agencies are now turning away from the concept of the begging
bowl, whether with regard to international or local donors. In their effort to attain
sustainability and reliance, some NGOs are now becoming involved in their own
income generating activities which are then reinvested into community development.

(a) Clearly examine at least 6 income generating activities an NGO can get
involved in, to generate resources for implementing community projects.
[12 marks]

(b) Critically argue against income generation by the NGOs. [8 marks]

Q5. You have been given an assignment by your agency to mobilize a certain community
in Tharaka Nithi county, with clear instructions to apply community mobilization cycle.

Discuss how you can apply the following steps in the mobilization cycle:

(i) Unity organizing
(ii) Community action plan
(iii) Negotiation
(iv) Management training [20 marks]

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