[PDF] Community Development Toolkit - CommDev

Planning toolscontinuedPLANNING TOOLSGuidance for usingplanning toolsDeciding upon the strategic orientationand core objectives of the communitydevelopment program is an essentialfoundation step, both for companies andcommunities. Ensuring that companypolicies, procedures and informationcollection methods are co-ordinated enablesthe constant monitoring of progress sothat resources can be adjusted as needed.Being able to clearly articulate the resourcesneeded, both human and economic, forimplementing programs and policies is keyto being able to plan and manage budgetsand personnel, for both communities andcompanies. In contrast to the relationshipstools, these planning tools are targeted atcommunity development projects rather thanthe broader mining and metals activities.As mining company staff, you need toensure that the company’s strategic plansare in accord with the needs of surroundingcommunities. You will need systems,policies and procedures in place that ensureco-ordination between all actors andactivities. You need to be able to monitorresource levels for program implementation.You will need to ensure that your team hasthe right skill set to successfully implementcommunity development programs.Government officers, NGO/CBO staff andcommunity members will also likely findthese tools useful. The more involved eachof these groups is in the visioningundertaken by a company, the better theirinterests will be represented in thecompany’s approach. Community membersand NGOs/CBOs can also use the tools toassess what competencies they need inorder to pursue their priority developmentprograms and to actively engage with thecompany and government in monitoring andevaluating their community plans.84 Community Development Toolkit