For the purposes of this discussion "community" is not seen as separate from or different to "government" and "business". Rather "community" recognises the connected nature and interdependence of individuals, skills, knowledge and environment. Therefore Community Capacity Development is not a technical exercise aimed at encouraging "ownership" and implementation of "Government" programs utilising "community" resources. It is:
Community capacity development fundamentally challenges the historical interface between community and government and must create new ways of working together towards well being.