Community development often involves collaborating with various

stakeholders with different (and sometimes conflicting) goals to

create solutions that work. Successful people in this field are
comfortable navigating complex problems, thinking creatively and
holistically about problems, and identifying and gaining consensus
on cross-sector solutions. If you tend to avoid conflict and
opposition, or prefer to work only with people just like you, you may
want to explore other fields.

Theoretical approaches to the study of development of economics

are usually divided into two (2) aspects (Modernization theory and
Diffusion theory)

The Modernization Theory

The modernization is an economic theory that is rooted in
capitalism. The proponents of modernization theory felt that the
rest of the World needed to look unto the western model of
modernity and pattern their society like the west in order to
progress (Nkwede and Samuel, 2014). Modernist believed that the
internal factors in rural areas, such as illiteracy, traditional agrarian
structure, traditional attitude of the rural dwellers, the low division
of labour, lack of communication and infrastructure, lack of ambition
and so on, are responsible for their underdevelopment. The concept
of modernization incorporates the full spectrum of transition and
drastic transformation that a tradition society (rural areas) has to
undergo in order to become modern (Huntington, 1971). The
development of rural societies is measured by the extent to which
there is improvement in the standard of living of the rural dwellers
in terms of improvement of the quality of available infrastructures
and modern facilities/equipments. Thus the concepts examined in
this study include the notion of CD, participation, empowerment and
mobilization, and how they inform one another in terms of practice.

Since the passage of the Local Government Code in 1991, in

particular, there has been greater recognition of the role of local
government units (LGUs) in balanced national development, and
there have been significant efforts from national and international
agencies to provide LGUs with resources, planning tools,
participatory mechanisms and capacities to fulfill their new broader
mandates and formulate and implement their own local
development plans. Hence, one issue, however, has been absent, or
at least it has rarely been explicitly addressed in the debate and in
the agenda for action by LGUs - the issue of employment and its
links with the overall goal of reducing poverty. This is a critical
challenge for the national development agenda, as it is clear from
the many pronouncements of the country’s top politicians that there
is a need to create more jobs. But while decent employment – the
number and quality of jobs - is a top national priority, it is only
implicit or it is assumed as a derivative in the planning frameworks
and the actual development plans of local governments. As a matter
of fact, many of the policy initiatives of LGUs ultimately aim for
sustainable employment and livelihood. Only by focusing LGU
attention on issues of employment and livelihood generation, and
supporting their efforts, can the current trend toward growing
regional inequalities be countered.

The Diffusion Theory

This theory described the adoption of innovation in the development
of a community. Thus development takes place through innovative
diffusion (Yates 2001). This theory attacks conservatism and
encourages conservative region /districts/communities to develop.
It also discourages the sustainability of endogenous knowledge
systems and institutions. There might be collective interest to
preserve some indigenous beliefs and systems which are serious
targets of innovative ideas and projects.
The Growth Pole Theory
This theory described the spread effect in the hierarchy of
development. It is believed that development in specialized
designated areas (poles) will spread benefits to peripheral districts.
The theory assumes that growth does not appear everywhere at the
same time, but it manifests itself in “points” or “poles” of growth
with variable intensity and spreads through different channels with
variable terminal effects on the whole of the economy (Perroux,
1950). Thus the beneficial “spread effects” from growth poles would
eventually induce development in the remaining peripheral areas.
Also, its geographical base will bring about structural change in
other places.

Community Development Model focuses on themes that address the

developmental needs of the people of Daraga, Albay.

 Acting with Purpose focuses on aiding the people to think

intentionally about their engagement on the community. During this
time of year more of us are focused on determining their potential
careers trajectory while at the same time trying to align potential
elevated involvement opportunities with their values and goals.
 Relationship Building focuses on people deepening their
relationships with others, exploring new relationships and seeking
out mentorship opportunities with peers, Lgu officials and staff.

 Community Responsibility focuses on people thinking

about the role they play in shaping the community. During this time
a resident may be exploring who their identities, its intersections
and the role they play in the various communities they engage with.

 As the LGU has a greater focus on Wellness there will be a

variety of efforts to promote and message the dimensions of
wellness as a tool for holistic development. The six dimensions are
community, emotional, purpose, physical, financial, and social well-
being. Within the residential context our staff will aid in the
promotion of well-being and resources.