It is important to have a leader. It could be a leader under the law (a policeman or village head) or someone who has the respect of the people. They must also set a good example in life.
Without a leader there won’t be followers, and without an example, there isn’t anything to show people the correct way.
Community governance also requires rules and regulation; information; and knowledge.
It’s important to look at the allocation of community funds, both those saved by the government and funds collected in ‘community’ banks, where locals will be aware of and manage their own funds.
Social activities can also help to build up unity within communities, for example by establishing clubs for the elderly, those who enjoy exercise and so on.
Community activities also have common meeting places, such as temples, schools, public parks and other traditional spaces. These can help strengthen the harmony of communities.
Some 70 per cent of rural villages and communities depend on agriculture, to varying extents. However, each community should also consider choosing a prominent activity to be an additional focus, such as fishing, tourism, cultural conservation, local tradition and so on.
Lastly, District Administration Organisations have a major role in taking care of their community’s budget and overall well-being.
Everyone has a direct responsibility to take care of the happiness of everyone else in their community. As locals know their own problems best, they know what needs to be improved or changed.
If the District Administration Organisation can solve these problems in a transparent way, the leader of the Organisation will be respected by its members and the community at large.
In sum, all of these are the strong foundations that can lead to lead to strong communities.