Poverty Alleviation and Participation The Case for Government-Grassroots Agency Collaboration

Abstract

This paper begins with a brief analysis of the institutional comparative advantages of governments and grassroots organisations (community groups, non-governmental organisations, and co-operatives) in strengthening the poor. It then examines the concept of the 'participation' of beneficiaries which is proposed in the development literature as an important aid to the task of poverty alleviation. This is followed by a discussion of the rationale and potential areas for collaboration between governments and grassroots agencies in strengthening the poor. In conclusion, the limits to such collaboration are highlighted.

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