Community development – strategy for creating welfare

Community development has become a topic of major interest in the contemporary context, amid economic, social and political changes affecting rural communities. Globalization and rapid urbanization have led to significant disparities between urban and rural areas, negatively affecting the well-being of rural communities. In this context, community development stands out as an essential strategy for promoting social and economic equity, facilitating integration and social cohesion. Community development is a topic of crucial interest in the current context, especially in rural Romania, where communities face significant challenges related to economic, social and infrastructural disparities. Globalization and rapid urbanization have accentuated the differences between urban and rural areas, leading to an urgent need for effective strategies to promote sustainable development and well-being in rural communities. The main problem of the research consists in identifying and analyzing effective community development strategies that can contribute to the creation of well-being in rural communities in Romania. Without adequate interventions, these communities risk being left behind economically and socially. The purpose of the research: to assess the effectiveness of community development strategies in creating well-being in rural communities from the perspective of community leaders and residents.