Framework summary

Name of the Framework
Community Tool Box (CTB)

Brief description of the framework and tools within it
CTB provides over 6,000 pages of practical information to support work in promoting community health and development.

Specific topic focussed on by framework
Community health and development

Web link
http://ctb.ku.edu/

How are the tools organised within the framework?
The core of the CTB are topic sections (for example leadership, strategic planning, community assessment, grant writing, evaluation, etc.) that include practical guidance.
Each section includes a description of the task, advantages of doing it, step-by-step guidelines, examples, checklists of points to review, and training materials.

Sector/s covered by framework

Waste	Energy	Water	Transport	Green/Blue	Building & land use
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What language/s is the framework available in?
The framework is available in English and Spanish

What organisation developed the framework and in what country?
The Web site has been created and is maintained by Health Promotion and Community Development, University of Kansas in Lawrence (U.S.A). Developed in collaboration with AHEC/Community Partners in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Where is the framework available from?
Work Group on Health Promotion & Community Development, 4082 Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Ave. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045-7555 (U.S.A.)
Telephone: (785)864-0533 Fax: (785)864-5281
Email: Toolbox@ku.edu homepage: http://ctb.ku.edu/

What are the strengths of the framework?
The framework is comprehensive and embraces many subjects in relation to community work. The Tool Box provides practical skill-building information over 250 different topics e.g. communication skills, trouble shooting list, best practices, ability to be connected to others, strategy?making.

What are the weaknesses of the framework?
It can seem to substantial because you have to select choices several times before you come to some texts.

What other interesting information is available about the framework?
There is a WORKSTATION tool that provides an integrated support for building capacity for the work, documenting and evaluating efforts, and ongoing learning and adjustments.