Issue 61.3 is part 3 of Community Development Journal’s 60th anniversary edition. We continue with special sections that focus on the present-time, explori

Publishing research on a wide range of topics, the journal adopts a broad definition of community development to include policy, planning and action as they impact on the life of communities.

Historically speaking, since the Treaty of Westphalia (1648), the nation-state has been recognized by the world as the political representative mainstay an

Abstract. Over the last decade, Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) has emerged as a prominent approach for integrating climate adaptation into local developm

Abstract. This research aims to provide a historical perspective on the evolution of ecovillages from isolated communities to emerging ideal models for sus

Issue 61.2 continues the Community Development Journal’s 60th anniversary with a Special Section that turns to the present. While the previous issue reflec

The severe economic crisis of 2008 hit Spain particularly hard, affecting different parts of the country's economy. Accelerating and worsening existing str

The neo-liberal market order is endorsed by almost all the nations of the contemporary world. Countries one after another in the 20th century have put thei

Abstract. This article explores the communicative process by which transnational networks of energy communities (ECs) in Europe build counterpower vis-a-vi

Abstract. In the United States, Centers for Independent Living (CILs) staff were at the frontlines of responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on

Abstract. This article explores the connections between the October uprising in Chile and the emergence of kitchen soups (KS) as mutual aid during the COVI

In addition to the first of this year’s 60th anniversary special sections, this issue includes the usual range of cutting-edge articles from around the wor

Abstract. This paper introduces the Strengths, Gender, and Place (SGP) framework, a novel evaluative tool designed to assess community engagement in develo

From its origins in 1966, the Community Development Journal has witnessed, documented, challenged, and contributed to the evolution of community developmen

Abstract. This article discusses the ascendancy of the far-right and the ways in which it erodes civil society and affects community development. It begins

Issue 61.3 is part 3 of Community Development Journal’s 60th anniversary edition. We continue with special sections that focus on the present-time, explori

Publishing research on a wide range of topics, the journal adopts a broad definition of community development to include policy, planning and action as they impact on the life of communities.

Historically speaking, since the Treaty of Westphalia (1648), the nation-state has been recognized by the world as the political representative mainstay an

By Ellie MunroWe were pleased to be able to use the World Community Development Conference (WCDC) 2026 as an opportunity to bring...

Abstract. Over the last decade, Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) has emerged as a prominent approach for integrating climate adaptation into local developm

Abstract. This research aims to provide a historical perspective on the evolution of ecovillages from isolated communities to emerging ideal models for sus

Issue 61.2 continues the Community Development Journal’s 60th anniversary with a Special Section that turns to the present. While the previous issue reflec

Community Development JournalWelcome to the CDJ blog! We post information about events, calls for papers, and...

The severe economic crisis of 2008 hit Spain particularly hard, affecting different parts of the country's economy. Accelerating and worsening existing str

The neo-liberal market order is endorsed by almost all the nations of the contemporary world. Countries one after another in the 20th century have put thei

In March 2024, Diane Abbott, Britain’s longest-serving Black MP, was denied the chance to speak during Prime Minister’s Questions after standing up to catc

Abstract. In this article, I explore how caste-oppressed Dalit and Bahujan trans and gender-variant people in India are organizing for equity and distribut

Abstract. In community social work, social workers are asked to involve community members in planning social interventions aimed at solving problems and pr

Abstract. This article explores the communicative process by which transnational networks of energy communities (ECs) in Europe build counterpower vis-a-vi

Abstract. In the United States, Centers for Independent Living (CILs) staff were at the frontlines of responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on

Abstract. This article explores the connections between the October uprising in Chile and the emergence of kitchen soups (KS) as mutual aid during the COVI

In addition to the first of this year’s 60th anniversary special sections, this issue includes the usual range of cutting-edge articles from around the wor