MIM 561 International Community Policy, Leadership and Decision-Making

Focuses on the principles and strategies of community and economic development in relation to participatory role appraisal, livelihood strategies and assessments, and community leadership and decision making. How to identify the interrelationships and influence of human behavior, natural resources and economic circumstances. Also focuses particularly on economically-disadvantaged international communities. Methods of engagement between international non-governmental organizations, corporations, and communities to further their respective and mutual objectives are addressed. Recommended prerequisite: MIM 511.