work on immediate changes in each local situation.
Usually, an action checklist presenting typical low-cost
options is used in combination with a manual describing
how-to information of these options. As the action
checklist presents the options in the action form, such
as “use push-carts and mobile racks”, its use through
workplace walkthroughs can help the users identify
practical improvements. The combined use of such
group work tools can effectively support the planning
and implementation of priority improvements by local
people. This participatory process is usually encouraged
by trainers well trained in the use of these tools.
The support functions of each toolkit may be
summarized as (a) building local initiative for action, (b)
focusing on practicable options and (c) promoting serial
group work steps for immediate changes. It is noted that