IDA's annual commitments for community-driven development (CDD) amounts to about $1.3 billion
Services financed include water supply and sewage rehabilitation, school and health facilities construction
IDA’s CDD initiatives have achieved improved delivery of public goods and services
Community driven development (CDD) – an approach that gives control of development decisions and resources to community groups – has been a key operational strategy for delivery of International Development Association (IDA) programs over the past decade. IDA lending for CDD has averaged US$1.3 billion per year with the number of active CDD operations gradually increasing since 2000. CDD operations have proven successful at reaching and empowering communities, delivering cost-effective infrastructure, enhancing livelihoods, and improving community dynamics.
From installing water pumps to building schools, communities in Haiti are selecting their development priorities. Read feature story; view video below - July 2007