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INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIT
This unit introduces you to contemporary economic theory. It covers the core material for the first year undergraduate student in the field of microeconomics and runs for one semester of study.
Descriptive or narrative method and extensive use of diagrams and/or basic mathematical relationships are used to present and illustrate the material of the unit whenever necessary. The unit consists of 11 introductory lectures on the subject matter of microeconomics. You should work through these lectures methodically stopping to consider each question posed and checking your answer with the unit, your tutor or colleagues.
Introduction to community development; principles and practice of community development; approaches to community development; community empowerment; developing partnerships for community development; sustainability of community programmes; management of community development programmes; organizational structures for community; communication skills and tools; developing entrepreneurship skills in communities; community development strategies and methodologies; leadership in community development; community conflicts management; policy initiatives for community development.