Community development and partnerships : a handbook for building community partnerships / written by Flo Frank and Anne Smith ; introduction by Daniela Stehlik.

"The original publications from which this handbook has been reprinted are: Frank, F. and Smith, A. (1999) The Community Development Handbook: A Tool to Build Community Capacity. Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, Hull; Frank, F. and Smith, A. (2000) The Partnership Handbook, 2nd Edition. Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, Hull" -- T.p. verso.

Bibliography: p. 174-175.

Webliography: p. 175-177.

Original publications from which this handbook have been reprinted from, are also available electronically.

This handbook is written for people involved in community development, community capacity building and partnerships at the community level. As the authors note, interest in community development is something to which we are returning. Community development is a process to support and build community capacity. Strong, viable partnerships are also important to community development initiatives. The handbook provides the following invaluable information and practice wisdom: Community Development understanding the terms community development and community capacity building an exploration of the conditions within communit ies that support community development the community development process the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed for effective community development common problems and solutions. Partnerships understanding the term partnership and the various types of partnerships preparing for partnerships the partnership process the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed for effective partnerships troubleshooting common problems and solutions.