Fundamentals Of Sustainable Community Development Question Paper

Fundamentals Of Sustainable Community Development

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 103: FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: Friday, 23rd July, 2010 TIME: 4.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions.
Question ONE is compulsory.

1.a)Define ‘Asset Based Community Development’ and discuss how it can
contribute to sustainable development in Kenya. (20 marks)
b)With reference to Kenya, discuss the process of formulating community
development policies. (10 marks)

2.Identify and discuss the skills relevant for a successful community development
intervention programme. (20 marks)

3.Define and discuss the challenges of adopting sustainable community development in Kenya. (20 marks)

4.a)Discuss the relevance of the following elements in developing sustainable
communities.
i) Mobility (5 marks)
ii) Capacity building. (5 marks)
b)Describe the role of grassroots mobilization as a measure to support
community development. (10 marks)

5.Critically examine the role of the following elements in effective stakeholder engagement for sustainable community development.
i)Cultural Diversity (5 marks)
ii)Leadership. (5 marks)
iii)Conflict Management. (5 marks)
iv)Political affiliation. (5 marks)