Community Based Sustainable Human Development

 A Proposal for Going to Scale with Self-Reliant Social Development

This discussion paper commissioned by UNICEF is on "Children, Environment, and Sustainable Development." Drawing on world experience, the paper brings forth a proposal for a replicable approach for sustainable human development.  Experience has shown that while sustainable human development is possible, going to scale is difficult at times to replicate. There needs to be a balanced focus on economic progress and promoting self-reliance in the communities. Community self-knowledge and awareness and a culture of partnerships are a vital part of maintaining sustainability.