The Positive Deviance Initiative
| Description |
Positive Deviance is a development approach that is based on the premise that solutions to community problems already exist with the comunity. The positive deviance approach thus differs from othter "needs based" or problem solving approaches in that it does not focus on primarily on the identification of needs and the external inputs necessary to meet those needs or solve those problems. Instead it seeks to identify and optimize those existing resources and solutions within the comunity to solve communtiy problems.
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| Related Person |
Jerry Sternin, Director |
| Contact | 150 Harrison Avenue
Room 221 Boston, MA 02111 |
| Website | http://www.positivedeviance.org/ (link opens in a new window) |
Focus: Aid, Development, Poverty
Related Resources:
- The Positive Deviance Initiative Story (Innovations)
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