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Local Development Strategies(Pmgt 021) Question Paper

Local Development Strategies(Pmgt 021)

Course:Accounting, Finance& Investments

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.
Question One
According to Walter Rodney (1973) underdevelopment, because every people have developed in one way or another and to a greater or less extent. Our main concern is with the difference in wealth on the one hand Europe and North America and on the other hand Africa, Asia and Latin America. In comparison with the first, the second group can be said to be backward or underdevelopment is comparative one.
Briefly discuss the main causes of underdevelopment.
(15 Marks)
In what ways can underdevelopment retard/effect on development process at the local levels.
(5 Marks)
Outline and explain the possible features of development.
(5 Marks)

Question Two
Define the following terms or phrases:
Local Economic Development (LED).
(2.5 Marks)
Participation Vis-à-vis partnership.
(2.5 Marks)
Community Development
(2.5 Marks)
Sustainable Development
(2.5 Marks)
Social Capital
(2.5 Marks)
Mapping the community/Social maps
(2.5 Marks)
Development
(2.5 Marks)

Question Three
Explain what is meant by "good community relations". What are the disadvantages/limitations of poor community relations to organizations?

(7.5 Marks)
What is the purpose of Local Economic Development (LED).
(5 Marks)

Discuss the role of economic developer.
(5 Marks)

Question Four
How do we develop partnerships for local development (Four Qualities & Key principles for good partnerships.
(7.5 Marks)
Discuss the key principles for community development programs.
(5 Marks)
Briefly explain that LED strategy is both a planning roadmap and a process.
(5 Marks)

Question Five
Discuss what we mean by "decentralization" and how does it facilitate or impede local development as a developmental strategy.
(7.5 Marks)
Discuss what you understand by sustainable development. How does LED contribute to the overall national development as a strategy option.
Explain briefly what is mean by social capital.
(5 Marks)

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