Based on my experience of ...

Based on my experience of program management of community participation based rural development, I would say it has made a significant impact on the lives of the beneficiary communities. Their health and hygiene improves. They become more responsible because of the sense of ownership induced in them. Another great advantage of this strategy is that leadership and team playing traits are developed in the community members. I shall second Charles that impact assessment should be carried out, particularly on global level and the reports should be widely published and exchanged for the betterment of the communities not yet involved in such schemes.