Introduction:

This training program, developed by Global Horizon, aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively plan and implement community-based development projects. Community-based planning involves engaging and involving community members in the planning and decision-making process to ensure that projects are responsive to their needs and priorities. Through this training program, participants will learn the key principles, tools, and techniques for effective community-based planning.

Objectives:

• To provide participants with an understanding of the principles and concepts of community-based planning

• To equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively engage and involve community members in the planning process

• To enable participants to develop community-based plans that are responsive to the needs and priorities of the community

• To provide participants with the tools and techniques needed to effectively implement community-based plans

• To enable participants to effectively monitor and evaluate community-based plans to ensure their success and sustainability.

Target Audience:

This training program is designed for community development practitioners, project managers, and anyone involved in community-based development projects. It is also suitable for government officials and NGOs working with communities to implement development projects.

Outlines:

Day 1:

Introduction to Community-Based Planning

• Definition of community-based planning

• Principles and concepts of community-based planning

• Importance of community-based planning

• Key stakeholders in community-based planning

• Tools and techniques for effective community engagement

Day 2:

Assessing Community Needs and Priorities

• Understanding community needs and priorities

• Techniques for community needs assessment

• Analyzing data and identifying priorities

• Community asset mapping

• Identifying potential obstacles and challenges

Day 3:

Developing Community-Based Plans

• Developing a community-based plan

• Identifying goals and objectives

• Strategies for achieving goals and objectives

• Developing an action plan

• Developing a monitoring and evaluation plan

Day 4:

Implementing Community-Based Plans

• Implementing a community-based plan

• Mobilizing resources

• Building partnerships and collaborations

• Engaging stakeholders and community members

• Overcoming obstacles and challenges

Day 5:

Monitoring and Evaluation of Community-Based Plans

• Importance of monitoring and evaluation

• Techniques for monitoring and evaluating community-based plans

• Analyzing and interpreting data

• Identifying successes and challenges

• Adjusting and adapting plans for sustainability