People-Led Development Process: A Contemporary Approach to Community Development in the 21st Century
NICE Education is proud to announce the publication of People-Led Development Process: A Contemporary Approach to Community Development in the 21st Century, authored by Dr. Aneesh Jose. This insightful and practice-oriented book presents a fresh and people-centered perspective on community development. Drawing on extensive engagement with PLDP-implementing organizations across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines, and consultations with MISEREOR, a renowned German funding agency, the author brings deep practical understanding to the subject. His firsthand experience—gained through visits to 260 villages and interactions with thousands of volunteers and community members—adds strong empirical depth and credibility to the PLDP approach.
Written primarily for students, scholars, colleges, and universities, the book introduces the People-Led Development Process as a contemporary and relevant model for sustainable community development. It critically examines the limitations of long-term aid dependency and advocates for self-reliance, human rights, inclusivity, participation, and collective action. By shifting the focus from external aid to community-driven initiatives, the PLDP framework empowers communities to lead their own development, build resilience, and achieve lasting sustainability. Designed for practitioners, social workers, policymakers, educators, and change-makers, the book serves both as an academic resource and a practical guide for building strong, self-sustaining communities.
Written primarily for students, scholars, colleges, and universities, the book introduces the People-Led Development Process as a contemporary and relevant model for sustainable community development. It critically examines the limitations of long-term aid dependency and advocates for self-reliance, human rights, inclusivity, participation, and collective action. By shifting the focus from external aid to community-driven initiatives, the PLDP framework empowers communities to lead their own development, build resilience, and achieve lasting sustainability. Designed for practitioners, social workers, policymakers, educators, and change-makers, the book serves both as an academic resource and a practical guide for building strong, self-sustaining communities.
Colours in Life
Colours in Life is a collection of twenty inspiring poems that explore different feelings and experiences in our lives. The book is divided into five themes: Life Lessons, Unity for a Better World, Power of Knowledge, The Magic of Ideas, and Family Love. The book begins with poems that teach us how to stay strong during life’s challenges and gradually moves toward the joy of learning and gaining knowledge. It also speaks about creativity and dreams, encouraging us to turn our ideas into reality. At the same time, it reminds us of the importance of kindness, unity, and caring for one another. The collection beautifully celebrates family love, especially the wisdom of elders and the happiness found in simple moments shared together.
More than just a book of poems, Colours in Life is a guide and companion for life’s journey. It encourages readers and reminds us that, like a painting, every experience adds new colours and deeper meaning to our lives.
More than just a book of poems, Colours in Life is a guide and companion for life’s journey. It encourages readers and reminds us that, like a painting, every experience adds new colours and deeper meaning to our lives.