Although The Mvula Trust is a relatively minor player in the sector, in terms of the funds it has disbursed, and the number of people who have benefited directly from the projects it has facilitated, as described earlier, the contribution it has made is by no means insignificant.  This implementation capacity is thus an important resource for the sector. In terms of cost effectiveness The Mvula Trust’s emphasis on community management and innovative design results in schemes which are significantly less expensive, on a cost per capita basis, than comparable ones implemented in accordance with the traditional, contractor-based approach.  The developmental spin-offs of the community management approach are also an important, although unquantifiable asset to both the communities concerned, as well as to local government.  Many communities, empowered through the management of an Mvula Trust-supported project, have gone on to undertake other development projects.  This kind of social capital which is developed is necessary for government to achieve success, not only in providing services, but in promoting a strong and vibrant civil society.