Evaluating the role of agency in community regeneration practice in Wales

The concept of community development is multi-faceted and can be interpreted through different lenses. For instance, a political economy model of community development may focus on wealth accumulation (Barseghyan and Coate, 2021) A comparatively early interpretation refers to community development as a process which focuses on developing the prerequisites for community based ‘economic and social progress’ (United Nations, 1955 (cited by Gilchrist, 2004)). Each place has its own history, legacy and institutions that contributes to the evolution of its development and is a lens which politics, sustainability and culture are viewed (Pike et al, 2006).