INTRAC's conference aims to open up debate on the issue of community development and the recent resurgence of interest, on the part of international bilateral and multilateral agencies, in engagement at the grassroots. In particular, we wish to examine the link between support for community development initiatives and broader aims of civil society strengthening.

Target audience:

• Individuals who have experience of community development and/or civil society strengthening work
• Community Based Organisations and other grassroots bodies
• Local and International NGOs
• Governments, bilateral and multilateral institutions