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Concept		something conceived in the mind.

Development		make active or promote growth.

Dimension		a measure in one direction.

Element		a constituent part.

Jurisdiction		the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

Legislation		the exercise of the power and function of making rules (as laws) that have the force of authority by an official organ of a state.

Measure		an estimate of what is to be expected (as of a person or situation).

Outcome		something that follows as a result or consequence.

Participatory		providing the opportunity for individual participation.

Plan		method for achieving an end.

Planning		to devise or project the realization or achievement of.

Policy		a high-level overall plan embracing the general goals and acceptable procedures, especially of a governmental body.

Practice		the usual way of doing something.

Program		a plan or system under which action may be taken toward a goal.

Resources		a source of supply or support: an available means.

Sector		a sociological, economic, or political subdivision of society.

Setting		the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs or develops.

Strategy		a careful plan or method.

System		a regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole.

Systemic		of, relating to, or common to a system.

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