| Level of Participation | Characteristics Features | Health Sector Needs | Water Sector Needs |
| Passive participation | Attendance in public meetings and listening without speaking up or having influence in the decision | None | None |
| Consultative participation | Being asked to give opinion in specific matters without guarantee of influencing the decision | Practical | Practical |
| Active-specific participation | Being asked to undertake specific tasks such as labour or material contributions in construction of service infrastructure | Practical | Practical |
| Active participation | Membership in village councils and committees | Practical and strategic through health committees and boards | Practical and strategic through water committees and COWSO,WUGs |
| Interactive | Having voice and influence in reaching decisions in Public meetings and committees | None | None |