Participation of the grassroots in rural development : "the case of the Development Education Programme of the Catholic Diocese of Machakos, Kenya"

An effective participation for grassroots development would only be realised where the grassroots have the freedom to make their own decisions and set their own development priorities, draw their own plans; implement (with their own built-in monitoring and evaluation systems) and ensure a fair share of the fruits of their work (including any costs thereof) for each member of their community.