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 Community-based Approach for People Empowerment –
Broadly, community-based is conceived as the process by

which people themselves are provided by an opportunity and,
or responsibility to manage their resources, define their needs,

goals and aspiration and make decisions affecting their

wellbeing. Extension services and technical assistance from the
university also requires active participation of the people in the

community to ensure sustainability.

 Participatory and Bottoms-Up Approach – In planning and

decision making for the community, the people and other
stakeholders must participate and their voices be heard

collectively. Community officials and institutions must also be
recognized and consulted in the process. Consultations and

dialogues are always the effective medium by which
participatory approach is effective to achieve an end goal of

people empowerment.

Source: Isabela State University
Extension Service Operations Manual