Recognizing the complexity of development challenges in today's world, the Weitz Center's approach is based on an interdisciplinary planning model and practical orientation. We challenge our clients to go beyond traditional methods in order to devise effective solutions that can achieve tangible and enduring results.  Key principles of our approach include:

Top-Down, Bottom-Up:
We advocate integrated horizontal and vertical planning as a dynamic process between local, national and regional levels in order to develop a "win-win" modus operandi that enables macroplanning rooted in local needs and aspirations.

Comprehensive Perspective:
We take into account the full range of socio-economic sectors in order to devise comprehensive solutions to multifaceted development challenges.

Attainable Solutions:
We embrace a practical, action-oriented approach to development, encouraging the crafting of affordable and achievable strategies - replacing theoretical teachings and costly program ideas with realistic strategies based on existing budgets and modest funding projections.

Utilization of Local Assets:
Communities are home to untapped physical, human and institutional resources that can be utilized for development. Using an inside-out approach, we help clients to identify and harness existing local assets, empowering them to lead meaningful processes of change on the ground.