ABCD Model

Definition: The ABCD model is based on the fact that communities should be healthy, thriving places where people flourish in a more satisfying, equitable and sustainable way.













Ledwith, M. (2005). Community Development. Chicago: Policy Press.

Application: In community development, the ABCD model challenges community organizers working with community members to be clear about what they are trying to do, how to achieve it and how to embed evaluation into the process as change is effected at policy, program and project levels.

Adaptation: A model such as this should also be used in developing a new business model that is built upon a clear focus and incorporates bench marks for evaluation.