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Asset Based Community Development: Co-Designing an Asset-Based Evaluation Study for Community Research

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  • Jane South
  • Susan Coan
  • Jenny Woodward
  • Anne-Marie Bagnall
  • Simon Rippon

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This paper responds to challenges around how to generate robust evidence in keeping with the principles of an asset-based approach based on mobilization of community strengths. The design of a collaborative evaluation of a multi-site Asset Based Community Development program is described and emergent learning discussed. A qualitative mixed method design was used to capture changes at community and program level drawing on diverse sources of evidence. Shared principles on the conduct of the evaluation were developed with program leads and community practitioners and opportunities for shared learning were built in. The paper distils learning on evaluation into six design features including the asset-based model as a framework, understandings of evidence and outcomes, ethical conduct, and the centrality of a collaborative and developmental approach. The paper concludes that these features form a coherent approach to asset-based evaluation which can link the theory and practice of Asset Based Community Development.

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  • Jane South & Susan Coan & Jenny Woodward & Anne-Marie Bagnall & Simon Rippon, 2024. "Asset Based Community Development: Co-Designing an Asset-Based Evaluation Study for Community Research," SAGE Open, , vol. 14(2), pages 21582440241, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:14:y:2024:i:2:p:21582440241240836
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440241240836
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