World Bank Community-Driven Development

Community-Driven Development (CDD) is an approach promoted by the World Bank that empowers local communities to identify, design, and implement their own development projects. Instead of top-down decision-making by government or institutions, CDD encourages community participation, ensuring that local needs and priorities guide initiatives. This method not only fosters ownership and accountability among residents but also aims to improve the effectiveness of development efforts by tailoring solutions to specific local contexts. By investing in communities, CDD promotes sustainable development that can lead to better social and economic outcomes.