Sustainable value for money – a glimpse of the holy grail?

Steffie Kemp, Rob MacLennan and Rick James

Development in Practice, 2020, vol. 30, issue 5, 672-680

Abstract: This practical note presents striking findings from a research project in Malawi, comparing the cost effectiveness of a traditional project approach with a church and community mobilisation approach (CCM). The research found that CCM had the same level of positive impact on quality of life but at 4% of the cost. It also found that CCM communities were almost four times more confident in solving problems themselves, indicating a much greater likelihood of sustainability. To realise the potential advantages of faith in development means funders and faith-based organisations have to mobilise local faith communities. CCM is a challenging but cost-effective alternative to the NGO-project approach.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2020.1752152

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