posted on 2024-09-05, 22:42authored byMalcolm Wallis
This paper focusses on a particular organisation concerned with
rural development - the Community Development Division of the Department
of Social Services. In particular, attention is paid to the position
occupied by the grass-roots workers in this organisation - the Community
Development Assistants (CDAs).
The history of the organisation is briefly outlined. This is
followed by an analysis of the factors within the organisation which tend
to produce fragmentation and, conversely, integration. It is argued that
the tendencies towards fragmentation are strong; and those which might
make for a more integrated organisation are not as effective as they might
be. The consequence of this is that the organisation finds itself placed
in an insecure position. The self-help movement in Kenya is likely to be
weakened as a result.
History
Publisher
Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi
Citation
Wallis, Malcolm (1976) The community development assistant in Kenya: a study of the administration of personnel and rural development. Discussion Paper 231, Nairobi: Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi
Series
Discussion Papers 231
IDS Item Types
Series paper (non-IDS)
Copyright holder
Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi