Question

How does the participatory approach reduce costs in community development interventions?

• A. By centralizing decision-making and reducing community involvement
• B. By minimizing external consultations and relying solely on top-down directives
• C. By enabling people to directly participate and take ownership in decision-making processes
• D. By outsourcing the development process to private companies

Answer 1

Answer:

C. By enabling people to directly participate and take ownership in decision-making processes

The participatory approach reduces costs by involving the community directly in decision-making, thus fostering local ownership and responsibility.