Asset-Based and Community-Led Development Principles

This 6-week online certificate introduces you to fundamental Asset-Based and Community-Led Development (ABCD) theories and principles. You will learn tools to support communities to organize themselves to discover, connect and mobilize their strengths for change. In addition, you will be able to reflect on the outside institutions’ role in supporting community development projects to avoid dependency and foster sustainable community development projects. Course Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Discuss fundamental Asset-based and Community-Led Development theories and principles. Apply participatory methods to discover, connect and mobilize community assets. Give insights on how outside institutions can support Asset-Based and Community-Led Development projects. Examine limitations and critiques of ABCD and explore ways ABCD can strengthen other approaches to change (e.g., rights-based approach).