Psychological Implications of Participatory Community Development Projects and their Relevance for Poverty Alleviation in Rural Communities in Africa |
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| Authors: | Nana Adu-Pipim Boaduo |
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| Institution: | 1. Walter Sisulu Universitypipimboaduo@yahoo.co.uk nboaduo@wsu.ac.za |
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| Abstract: | This article addresses the psychological foundations of participatory and effective community development projects in rural communities in Africa aiming at poverty alleviation. Psychological implications of such projects include improved collective self-esteem of individuals and groups in those communities. Positive community projects also enhance agentic behaviour in communities which are enables in their capacity for action. |
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| Keywords: | community organizing community development projects poverty rural development |
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