From MPA [Methodology for Participatory Assessment] to NPA [Nepal Water for Health Participatory Assessment]: participatory assessment of water and sanitation projects in rural Nepal
As part of the special 50th edition of PLA notes, this article looks at the evolution of a particular methodology for the participatory assessment of water and sanitation projects in rural Nepal. The methodology - NPA (Nepal Water for Health Participatory Assessment) - evolved because the staff implementing the methodology for participatory assessment found that the process was long, costly, relied on strong facilitation and created high expectations.