This document outlines factors that contribute to both the success and failure of social programs. Key factors for success include social acceptability, unity of purpose among all groups, and having a critical mass of supporters. Sufficient resources, clear communication and coordination are also important. Potential barriers include a lack of defined aims or objectives, problematic attitudes, limited resources and support, unpreparedness, and over-reliance on outside help.

24. - Social acceptability; social
preparation
- Unity of purpose; understanding
among implementors and beneficiaries
- Capability to implement; presence of
a critical mass of supporters and critics
- Communication; commitment;
coordination; clarity of purpose
- Efficient and effective
implementation; empowerment
- Suitability of surefire solutions
- Sufficient resources and support

25. - Fund shortage; feelings of
inadequacy, helplessness or insecurity
- Aims, targets or objectives are not well
defined; attitudes of clients and
implementors are problematic
- Intervention of politicians
- Limited resources, information and
support; laziness of implementors
- Unpreparedness; unity of purpose
and interests are not achieved
- Reliance or dependency on
outside institutions and support
- Exploitation or distortion of the
concept of public welfare