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This study finds out that CDD programs contributed to physical and economic outcomes that led to various aspects of human security. Projects addressed concerns on conflict such as the lack of basic services, lack of economic opportunities and poor governance. The CDD approach served as connectors that linked people, providing social opportunities for involvement in community affairs and empowering residents to address their development needs. Projects eased tensions and provided an environment conductive for peace. Yet problems were found in the selection of areas, beneficiaries and sub-projects. Several projects and Peoples Organizations showed signs of unsustainability. Programs did not contribute to easing the larger political or ideological conflicts in Mindanao. These limitations pose as hindrances to the scaling up of the CDD approach. recommendations are offered at the end of the paper to help CDD projects fulfill their promise and potential of contributing to peace in Mindanao.

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Source Institution	Ateneo de Davao University
Unit	Social Science
Authors	Alexandra T. Medina
Page Count	18
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	October 1, 2012
Tags	Community, DAVAO CITY, Development, Peace-Building, Promising Possibilities, Social Science, peace

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