Pacific" was established in 1978, and in the current phase covers 16 countries. The total UNDP input amounts to $3.27 million. 19. UNV has now prepared a number of impact studies on its activities under this programme in some of the countries. In addition, an external evaluation of the programme was undertaken by two hlgh-level consultants during September 1984 and their report is now available. (See also section III of the present document.) 20. From these studies and other internal monitoring and evaluation exercises and workshops, a clear conception has now emerged of how UNV can bring a new dimension to UNDP’s involvement in this field. The UNV programme is focused on indigenous development organizations and groups at all levels of society to make them aware of their potential, and assists them to identify and articulate their own priorities and then to take corrective action, through a self-help process. 21. Thus, the focus is not only on what is being done, but on how it is done. This distinction is fundamental in changing to an approach of which the final goals are self-reliance and self-sustaining development. ..oDP/1985/44 English Page 7 22. Also in keeping with the programme’s basic philosophy is an institutional strengthening process for groups and organizations operating at the grass roots level with which, in agreement with the Governments concerned, co-operatlon programmes are developed. The elements of such programmes are mentioned in document DP/1984/INF/3. 23. In addition to the conceptual work, UNV has accumulated extensive operational experience in this area. The Administrator therefore believes that the time is propitious to submit to the Council a strategy to bring UNV’s institutional capacity fully to bear on this important field. 24. UNV activities in participatory development are based on the following conceptsz (a) Local communities at the basic societal level, essentially rural
**Analysis**
The text discusses the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its involvement in participatory development, focusing on indigenous development organizations and groups at the grassroots level. The text highlights the importance of self-reliance and self-sustaining development, institutional strengthening, and community-based initiatives. The language used suggests a strong focus on community development and empowerment.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief