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Outline the techniques of capacity building and empowerment.

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-There is an underlying principle that services must be “made to measure” (measure up to the community that is) rather than being presented as a “standard uniform off the rack.”

-The capacity building and empowerment thus chosen, should measure up to the community. In community matters, golden rule is that that the community the bests, if concerns are taken to involve them in their own problem-solving processes. The change agents must take time and energy, and develop their skills in assisting them with gathering and considering information that they can use in offering realistic methods for planning and harnessing their full potential.

Capacity building techniques that are used in community development include:
• Facilitation of availability of range of technical assistance.
• Networking and information services.
• Co- ordination of consultations.
• Development think – task role
• Use communication channels and linkages.
• Using markets and small enterprises as learning environment.

Empowerment techniques on the other hand can include:
• Lecture or talks
• Programmed illustration
• Group discussions
• Case- study analysis simulation exercises
• Job instruction
• Learning from the experienced development mute.
• Coaching
• Counseling delegation
• Secondiments
• Special project

Capacity building and can be made use of in systems like formal schools, adult community development training centers, farmers training centers, adult literacy groups, self – help groups, youth training such as 4-K clubs and village polytechnics.

Kavungya answered the question on August 11, 2021 at 06:15

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