Participatory situation analysis workshop for Crab Bay area, Malekula Island, Vanuatu, 12-29 April 2004

Experiences have shown that where development initiatives are determined and controlled externally with minimal input from the intended beneficiaries, the success rate is low. IWP emphasizes a participatory approach where the primary stakeholders' participation is crucial throughout the process of a development cycle. And it is them that should define any external assistance to suit their local situation leading to best possible choices of action for finding sustainable solutions for resources management concerns identified.