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The theoretical and conceptual framework and application of community empowerment and participation in processes of community development in Malaysia


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Abu Samah, Asnarulkhadi and Aref, Fariborz (2011) The theoretical and conceptual framework and application of community empowerment and participation in processes of community development in Malaysia. Journal of American Science, 7 (2). pp. 186-195. ISSN 1545-1003; ESSN: 2375-7264

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This study defines and discusses the concept of participation in the context of social development in general, and in terms of community development and community work specifically. Community development could not be achieved without community participation. The principles and techniques underlying the empowering process are also elaborated. The study describes the application of the concepts defined in some of the community work and community development activities in Malaysia.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Human Ecology
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.7537/marsjas070211.25
Publisher: Marsland Press
Keywords: Community; Community participation; Empowerment
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 11 Jun 2018 08:44
Last Modified: 11 Jun 2018 08:44
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13210
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