This ultimately provided a rich resource base of technical know-how that addressed Zambian issues with interventions responsive to the Zambian context. The stakeholders involved with the design process felt that their interests and ideas were being heard and acted upon. While this is a positive outcome, responsiveness to the interests of diverse stakeholders carries with it a risk that the resulting design may be very complex to implement. Although the design process was inclusive at the stakeholder level, it was less so at the end-user level. This would have created a foundation for understanding between the stakeholders and end-users, leading to a sense of greater ownership of the program by community residents.
Participation is an ongoing process.
While the design phase provided the opportunity for inclusion of stakeholders and end-users, the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation also require mechanisms to encourage participation. Stakeholders' views were heard and acted upon during the design phase and need to continue to be heard. Resources Sartorius, Rolf. Visit our contact page to find the appropriate resource.