Free Self-help Groups as a Strategy for Rural Development in Western Kenya: An Exploratory Study in Butere-Mumias District ePUB Download [PDF - MOBI]
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Published on 2008 by ProQuest
This study uses qualitative methods to analyze how people use self-help groups as a livelihood strategy in a marginalized rural area in western Kenya. It examines the collaboration between the groups and other development actors and explores ways to make the groups more effective in achieving development. Members use self-help groups as a livelihood strategy to meet needs in their lives and communities. Women's groups, youth groups, and mixed groups engage in particular activities to address the challenges each demographic faces using their skills, knowledge, and resources. Groups have a positive influence on people's health, well-being, and self-sufficiency, but are limited in their accomplishments due to challenges and resource limitations. While self-help groups are not the only effective livelihood and development strategy, they are an established form of grassroots local organization that should be supported. With further investments in group capacity, self-help groups could play a more significant role in improving rural people's lives. NGOs and government agencies have programs addressing the groups' needs, but groups are not accessing them. Services do not reach groups due to the difficulties of working in remote areas, the limited capacity of the agencies, and the resulting focus on nearby groups with greater capacity. In addition, communication about what services are available has been ineffective. These challenges need to be addressed for self-help groups to more effectively promote self-reliance and rural development.
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