Title of article :
The Role of Community-Based Organization (CBO) in community development: A preliminary observation
Author/Authors :
Hoe, Kwok Chin Universiti Putra Malaysia - Fakulti Ekologi Manusia - Jabatan Sains Kemasyarakatan dan Pembangunan, Malaysia , Abu Samah, Asnarulkhadi Universiti Putra Malaysia - Fakulti Ekologi Manusia - Jabatan Sains Kemasyarakatan dan Pembangunan, Malaysia , Hashim, Ahmad Hariza Universiti Putra Malaysia - Fakulti Ekologi Manusia - Jabatan Pengurusan Sumber dan Pengajian Pengguna, Malaysia , Redzuan, Ma’rof Universiti Putra Malaysia - Fakulti Ekologi Manusia - Jabatan Sains Kemasyarakatan dan Pembangunan, Malaysia , Wan Jaafar, Wan Munira Universiti Putra Malaysia - Fakulti Ekologi Manusia - Jabatan Sains Kemasyarakatan dan Pembangunan, Malaysia
Abstract :
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) may be seen as a foundation of local development that is driven by members of the local community itself. It plays an important role in developing the local community through the promotion of community participation and collective actions in solving local issues, meeting local needs, and contributing to the general improvement of community well-being. Based on these huge potentials of the CBOs this article overviews the basic characteristics of a CBO and the organization’s role in complementing community development initiatives, spurring local development, shaping community-driven local development landscape, and improving community well-being.
Keywords :
Community , Based Organization (CBO) , collective action , community development , community driven development , community participation , role of CBO
Journal title :
Geografia Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
Journal title :
Geografia Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
