This article is based on a recent study of community centres as agents of urban community development in Hong Kong and Singapore, and arose from the generalised claim that community centres in these two predominantly urban societies do act as tools of community development. (Author/RY)

The author reviews the evolution of community development in a social work context in Hong Kong over the past decade, including riots, committees, block development, social actions, and politicization. He also comments on the role of the social worker in this context. (MF)

This study examines the role of adult education in bringing about social change through community development initiatives at a grassroots organisation called SUCCESS (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society), an immigrant community organisation in Vancouver, Canada. It adopts a case study approach. The study focuses on the historical…