Basics Of Community Development Question Paper
Basics Of Community Development
Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2008
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
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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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