Abstract
Organization of rural communities for participation in development is a critical need in many Third World countries. This study examines local development through self-help, Harambee, in three districts in Kenya for its impact on equity issues. Data from six locations representing Kenya's smallholder farmers in varying ecological and demographic circumstances suggest that Harambee projects have provided important benefits across socioeconomic strata within communities while increasing regional and ethnic differentiation. Moreover, Harambee projects have drawn higher levels of support from more affluent households than from poorer ones. Although it does not alter fundamental inequities in economic and political structures, and sometimes reinforces them, Harambee is a useful strategy for mobilizing local-level resources for the benefit of the community.
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