Question:
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
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.