Participatory development in Kenya: lessons and challenges. Vol 1

This booklet reflects on the challenges and concerns facing participatory development in Kenya through five case studies. The first case study presents Visualisation in Participatory ProgrammesÆ (VIPP) techniques used in a cultural orientation workshop for relief workers in southern Sudan. The second study focuses on capacity building for local initiatives to control the spread of HIV/AIDS in Busia, Siaya and Suba districts, Kenya. The third study illustrates the use of Participatory Evaluation Process (PEP) in the mobilisation of coffee farmers in Gaitheri, Muranga District, Kenya. The fourth study displays an example of community mobilisation through Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in the Chakol Divison of the Teso District in western Kenya. Finally the fifth case-study presents a participatory approach to family planning and HIV/AIDS management in Eldoret Town, Kenya. The processes of the five different participatory initiatives are each analysed and discussed and recommendations are made for future applications of these techniques on other projects.