Forum on community development

The Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts is working on developing a National Community Development Policy. On Tuesday, the Vistabella Regional Complex was the venue for the first of three consultations.

“Today’s conversation is about getting your views. You are the people who know the community best and you will know what you want to see. We will keep you informed on the progress of this policy, because we intend to take it all the way.” Mrs Angela Edwards, Permanent Secretary, Minister of Community Development, was present to give Welcoming Remarks.

According to Dr Donna Mae Knights, Policy Co-Ordinator, Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts, “We have very clear objectives for these Policy Consultations.

We are working with you to review Community Development Practices among Community- Based Organisations, understand your perception of a developed community; identify and understand the major assets in your community and obtain feedback on key consideration to be addressed.”