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Basics Of Community Development  Question Paper

Basics Of Community Development  

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

ECD 102:
BASICS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DATE:
THURSDAY 2ND APRIL 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer Three Questions
• Question ONE is compulsory

1.
a)
Distinguish between the following terms as used in community development.
i)
Community and stakeholder (4 marks)
ii)
project, programme and plan (6 marks)
b)
Identify the categories of resources necessary for community development and briefly discuss their relevance. (20 marks)
2.
Outline the types of evaluation and examine their contribution to the community development process. (20 marks)
3.
Briefly discuss how communities can participate in the realization of vision 2030. (20 marks)
4.
Define the “Charity Paradox” and critically examine its relevance in the realization of Millennium Development Goal Number 1 in Kenya. (20 marks)
5.
Identify and discuss the skills relevant for a successful community development intervention programme. (20 marks)
6.
a)
Discuss the relevance of the following elements in developing sustainable communities.
i)
Accountability (5 marks)
ii)
Consultation (5 marks)
b)
Critically examine the role of the natural environment in community development (10 marks)
7.
a)
Briefly discuss any two community development approaches used in Kenya. (10 marks)
b)
Using relevant examples, discuss why coping strategies are necessary in creating sustainable livehoods. (10 marks)
8.
Write reference to Kenya; discuss the process of formulating community development policies. (20 marks)
9.
Define “Asset-Based Community Development” and discuss its contribution in building a sustainable community. (20 marks)
10.
a)
Explain the merits and demerits of the “Bottom up” approach community development. (10 marks)
b)
How does this approach work in Community development process. (10 marks)









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