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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the participatory approach in community development?

ATop-down decision-making

BCommunity-driven initiatives

CShared ownership and collaboration

DFocus on the needs of vulnerable groups

Answer:

A. Top-down decision-making

Read Explanation:

Top-down decision-making is not a characteristic of the participatory approach. The participatory approach is fundamentally bottom-up, emphasizing community-driven initiatives, shared ownership, and collaboration.


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