Our Approach
Our Approach
CCODER’s approach to development is rooted in community participation, self-determination, and long-term sustainability. We believe that people, when empowered with knowledge, skills, and opportunity, can shape their own future.
Our Core Philosophy
People-Centered Development
CCODER believes that development cannot be imposed from outside. Communities themselves must lead the process by identifying problems, designing solutions, and managing local resources.
Sustainability
Every intervention is designed with long-term impact in mind. CCODER promotes practices that communities can maintain independently without long-term dependency.
Collaboration
Strong partnerships with local governments, community groups, cooperatives, and development partners are essential for sustainable change.
The Tripod Model of Development
CCODER’s development framework is based on a Tripod Model, also referred to as a Total Human Development approach. This model addresses social, economic, and institutional challenges simultaneously, ensuring balanced and inclusive development.
Societal Building
Focuses on strengthening education systems, health services, sanitation, environmental protection, and essential community infrastructure.
Economic Growth
Promotes income generation through community banking, micro-enterprises, agro-business, market access, and entrepreneurship.
Social Mobilization
Strengthens community groups, cooperatives, women’s groups, and local institutions to participate actively in development and governance.
Mobilizing Communities
Mobilizing communities is central to CCODER’s work. Development committees, savings groups, and cooperatives are formed to encourage collective decision-making and accountability.
Through social mobilization, communities gain confidence, leadership skills, and the ability to negotiate with local authorities and service providers.
Development Packages & Concepts
Integrated Packages
CCODER designs integrated development packages combining education, health, livelihoods, and social empowerment rather than isolated interventions.
Local Adaptation
Programs are adapted to local geography, culture, and economic conditions to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
Equity & Inclusion
Special focus is given to women, marginalized groups, and economically disadvantaged households.
Rolling Out Ideas
Community Identification
Communities identify priority issues through participatory discussions and local planning processes.
Pilot & Learn
Small-scale pilot initiatives are implemented, evaluated, and refined before scaling up.
Scaling Impact
Successful models are expanded to other communities through partnerships and capacity building.
Building the Future Together
CCODER’s approach ensures that development is not temporary assistance, but a long-term process of empowerment. By combining social mobilization, economic growth, and institutional strength, communities are equipped to lead their own development journey.