Forms of Development

Siabuwa development can take many forms. Despite contrary beliefs, Siabuwa development is not only concerned with the betterment of the farmer and agriculture. Similar social conditions and needs exist in Siabuwa area dependent on forestry, mining, fishing, and other traditional livelihoods. It is in these types of areas that Siabuwa development is increasingly relevant and often most needed.
While social landscapes may have changed considerably, the cultures, people, and identities of Siabuwa community have remained. The need for Siabuwa development and local leadership to address traditional obstacles and facilitate development in the face of new challenges is therefore vital. With outside development increasing, extension and other outreach efforts are vital to ensuring that Siabuwa residents have the information, leadership, training, and capacity to act on behalf of their community. The conditions facing Siabuwa area also shows the need for development efforts to be focused on the community and territorial elements of Siabuwa area as opposed to focusing solely on a specific sector of the economy such as agriculture.