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These guidelines are the result of dedicated work originally in Bangladesh, where this approach was developed, and subsequently in Malawi where it was applied and improved. The document explains the Community-led approach to development (CLA), examines its successes, defines the key principles and goes on to detail the main stages of using this approach to development.  It concludes with future challenges.  There is a short animated film entitled ‘Citizen-led approach’ that accompanies these guidelines.