Although this has gone on for close to eight years now, the question being asked is whether the interaction has been real and effective. Building on an earlier case study , this paper analyses the question of effectiveness. A number of parameters can be used, based on the original arguments to adopt a participatory approach to programme implementation and coordination. It guarantees timely delivery of services. All partners are answerable to the civic community.
All players participate as equal partners.
It guarantees the maintenance and sustainability of the development process. Opportunities should be followed by further incentives, mind-setting programmes to mobilise desired behavioural changes, and an institutional framework to enable the implementation of new innovations. A strong culture of transparency and accountability to the civic community by all partners. An integrated planning and budgeting system which encourages the incorporation of NGO activities in local government budgets under mutually acceptable terms of understanding. The development of an institutional framework to facilitate joint decision making which should develop out of the spontaneous efforts by the actors themselves.