Second, evaluation should be participatory. Communities should be involved in the evaluation process and in the identification and definition of indicators—here stories are important.
Third, there is general agreement that evaluation should be both quantitative and qualitative. Several authors stress that qualitative indicators are very important and need to be developed according to the context. The traditional quantitative health indicators, like morbidity and mortality, are too limited to measure community involvement in the solution of health problems and social support building. Evaluative processes should focus on the “why and how “ and not only on the “what and how many”.
Fourth, evaluation of community processes require multidisciplinary or trans-disciplinary approaches. This means that disciplines need to develop a common framework for explaining problems and solutions in order to adjust their measuring methods.
Fifth, participatory processes should be sustainable. It is important to search for indicators of sustainability in CC and empowerment.