Growth and development cannot always be measured by traditional economic indicators. The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY INDEX (CDCI) is an assessment tool that provides a framework for communities to benchmark or evaluate the impact of community development initiatives. It can be used to assess progress toward meeting community development goals by measuring change in both organizational and financial resources.
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