Historical Background of Community
Development
The concept
of community development has undergone drastic changes over the years since
primitive society. These changes have been caused by the ever-changing needs of communities. Let us look at how community development has evolved
from the primitive and pre-industrial period right through to modern
society.
Primitive
Period: -
In the primitive period, the aim of community
development was to protect communities from enemies or other communities. The
first priority then was to establish a defense or a strategic plan for
community protection.
During this period
there was community leader who is considered as the leader of their people.
Development of the community was done by these individuals, This development was
further, lead by the chosen personals or by the descendants of the similar dynasty through which the king
ruled.
The rise of
the community development was very fast and was given by the dark ages to imperial age where the mortality and the strength of any particular kingdom, clan or society were increased from zero to maximum
level to conquer the best.
Customs,
traditions and taboo were the major guiding factors in community development. A
few people guided and took leadership for community development. The vast
majority of members of the community were supporters of the leaders and
managers who stood for community development.
Pre-industrial
Period
Initialization of Industrial ages |
Industrial
Period
During this period, the main agenda for
community development was infrastructural development and resource
mobilization for industrial growth. The role of the manager in community
development was identified during this period. However, environmental issues
were not properly addressed.
Modern Society
In modern society, the focus of
community development is people and the positive elements in their social
well-being. There are greater involvement and participation of people in the
planning and implementation of community development programs. Communities
are also empowered to make the best use of available resources for community
development.
Human resource development is another change
associated with modern society and one that is viewed as the ultimate goal
in community development. It is considered important to have people in the
right roles and to build their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Human beings
are seen as the most important resource. Education, health and the quality of
life of people, both at the micro and macro levels are also important in the
present context of community development.
This shift has resulted in vast changes in the
theory and practice of community development. Peace and the ability to meet
basic needs, such as food are other essential requirements of a sustainable
community.
Hence This
was all about today community development blog that how community
development varied continuously throughout the course of time, from this blog we can learn the basic fundamental knowledge of the community development and further we can illustrate that how can we play our sufficient and most important role in the community development. I hope you liked this blog share and comment if you liked the blog or any recommendations.
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