Hypothesis IV

This thesis presents the hypothesis that strategic design, a platform that identifies the needs of constituents, creates innovative solutions, and delivers solutions with financial sustainability in mind (HCD, IDEO), can be used to help poor communities improve their well-being. The current method of subsistence, fundraising and donations, neither guarantees a steady stream of income nor fosters a symbiotic relationship between stakeholders. Such a hypothesis will allow on-going dialogue between stakeholders by employing constituents as co-creators and initiating an open-ended project that begins with the allocation of local resources to exploit their potential and guarantee financial independence.