The Jeffrey Town Model for Community Development

The Jeffrey Town model for community development has been effectively applied to the rural community of Jeffrey Town in Jamaica with ICT as a key element. The farmers association is the vehicle that has driven the change. Included is a brief outline of the community plus highlights of the tangib...

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Autor principal:	Ivy Veronica Gordon
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Publicado:	Commonwealth of Learning 2014
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The Jeffrey Town Model for Community Development

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