Review of the Francophone exchange meeting on participatory development in Francophone Africa - Results and strategies for the future

This review of the recent Francophone Exchange for participatory development summarises the main issues raised by the participants. These include discussions of current practice in participatory development in Francophone West Africa, mechanisms for exchange between practitioners, and strategies for the future of participatory development in Francophone Africa. The mission statement 'La Declaration de Dakar', which was a key output from the meeting, is also presented.