Access Quote by Ruth Simmons
“We wanted to see how access to care can be expanded and service quality can be improved when one uses a participatory approach to program development. We showed that major changes become possible if you work in a participatory manner, listen to local people, diagnose what the problems are, provide training and identify where there are opportunities for mobilizing local resources to take action. In time leaders from other municipalities expressed interest in replication and the project succeeded in expanding innovations to three other areas.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Community Health Program Evaluation, 2020
Participatory development empowers locals to identify needs, mobilize resources, and scale innovations across municipalities.
In simple terms: Working with locals improves care and spreads ideas.
Key Takeaway
Engage communities early and listen.
Themes
participation
health
innovation
leadership
Mood
optimistic
collaborative
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public health planning
- municipal projects
- training programs
Key Concepts
community engagement
resource mobilization
scaling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure ongoing community involvement?
- What resources are needed for scaling?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on sustained local commitment and funding.
