An evaluation of the role of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in facilitating participatory community development: the example of Undugu Society of Kenya
Abstract
The study sought to assess the role of Non Governmental
organizations in facilitating participatory community
development with Undugu society of Kenya as a case study.
The study was necessitated by the fact that a number of Non
Governmental organizations engage involve communities ln
participatory initiatives without creating an organizational
framework free from danger of unwanted dominion of the
partnership NGO in question.
There were two sets of field study areas from which the
information was obtained. These were in Kibera through the
Lindi development group and the Kanuku housing programme in
Kitui -Pumwani field offices.
The main method of data collection was the use of focus group
discussions which were carried out in both the study areas.
those who
of 20 questionnaires were also administered for
those who attended the focus group discussions. Another method
Two sets used to obtain,information was through the interview schedule,
participant observations and informal discussions.
Sponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
University of Nairobi Department of Planning