community-driven solution
[/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈdrɪvən səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: community-driven solutions
solução impulsionada pela comunidade
1. A problem-solving approach or initiative developed, led, and implemented by members of a community to address local needs and challenges
The neighborhood implemented a community-driven solution to reduce crime by organizing regular patrols and youth programs.
O bairro implementou uma solução impulsionada pela comunidade para reduzir a criminalidade através de patrulhas regulares e programas para jovens.
2. A project or strategy designed with input and participation from community members rather than imposed by external authorities
The water scarcity issue was resolved through a community-driven solution that involved local farmers and environmental groups.
A questão da escassez de água foi resolvida através de uma solução impulsionada pela comunidade que envolveu agricultores locais e grupos ambientais.
In Brazil, community-driven solutions are increasingly valued in social development contexts, particularly in favelas and low-income neighborhoods where government services may be limited. In the USA, this concept is central to civic engagement and local activism. The term reflects a global shift toward participatory approaches and empowering communities to solve their own problems rather than relying solely on external authorities or corporate interventions.
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