What does CBDO mean in DEVELOPMENT

A Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) is an organization that works to promote sustainable development in local communities by providing resources and support. These organizations provide capacity building, technical assistance, direct services, and product development for the communities they serve. By promoting economic growth and opportunity within underserved areas, CBDO's can create positive social change for everyone involved.

Unlike other nonprofit organizations, CBDO’s focus on providing resources and support directly to communities in order to encourage sustainable development initiatives without taking control away from the people themselves. CBDO’s also tend to focus more on capacity building and work with smaller communities as opposed to larger organizations which may spread their efforts too thin across multiple locations.

Services offered by a CBDO may include technical assistance, direct services such as housing or food assistance programs, product development, training programs, access to capital and financial resources, community outreach initiatives, research projects, policy analysis or advocacy efforts.

The impact of CBDO’s on local communities typically comes in the form of economic opportunities through the creation of new jobs or industries as well as improved education levels and quality of life overall. Additionally these organizations often empower local residents by helping them gain access to resources previously unavailable due to lack of knowledge or resources.

Yes; each organization has its own set of procedures for applying for their services but typically require some proof of eligibility such as income level or residency status. Depending on the organization's scope and size it may also require additional criteria or documents such as letters of recommendation or business plans.

Anyone who wishes to benefit from the offerings available through a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO). This could range from small business owners looking for capital investment opportunities in their area to individuals looking for employment training opportunities.