Ways individuals can contribute to community development

1. Provision of technical advice for free on community project
2. Active participation in ongoing community projects
3. Voluntary services to the community/Communal labour
4. Meaningful contributions during community meetings
5. Regular participation in public education
6. Conflict resolution in the community
7. Payment of taxes for community project
8. Protection of community properties
9. Be ready to take leadership role in the community
10. Soliciting government/NGOs support for community when he/she has the capacity/ability to do so
11. Collaboration with authorities to ensure security

Factors to be considered in community when taking development decisions

1. Identification of the needs of the community
2. Sensitization of the people on the needs
3. Prioritization of needs
4. Study of alternative solution
5. Mobilization of community support
6. Mobilization of funds and resources
7. Development of strategies for implementation of final decision
8. Anticipation of likely avenues for opposition
9. The will power/Commitment to implement decisions

Important factors in promoting community development

1. Leaders with vision and foresight
2. Leaders with initiative and drive
3. Positive change in attitudes of the people
4. Good interpersonal relations
5. Mobilization of funds/resources for projects
6. Judicious use of funds
7. Initiation of valuable projects/social amenities
8. Efficient enforcement of law and order
9. Maintenance/protection of community property
10. Involving the youth in decision making
11. Existence of peace and unity