Factors Encouraging the Growth of Sustainable Communities: A Jamaican Case Study

Authors

Eleanor Wint, University of Natal

Abstract

The concept of sustainable communities assumes a process of social and/or economic development that has as a high priority, the needs of the future generation. However, models of social and economic development employed in developing countries, must rely heavily on political, social and psychological empowerment techniques being employed at the community level, in order to warrant any type of sustainability becoming apparent. A case study taken from Kingston, Jamaica recounts and examines the experience of a Social Work Unit/private company in partnership, becoming involved in a low-income community's drive for sustainable development. The paper will reflect on the intervention, the analysis of which suggests inclusion and acceptance of a 'third party' support mechanism by the community and the presence of visible political and economic support from the government as the two factors which impact directly on creation of sustainable development initiatives in communities such as this.

Recommended Citation

Wint, Eleanor (2000) "Factors Encouraging the Growth of Sustainable Communities: A Jamaican Case Study," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 27: Iss. 3, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.2667
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol27/iss3/8