11.1 Apply the results
Rather than stopping or stalemating decision processes and action, as some sectors view the result of public involvement, participatory processes should produce practical knowledge that is useful to people in the everyday conduct of their lives. To foster this outcome, the results of the research need to be applied in a practical and authentic setting. Moving from problem to decision and finally action can take longer with participatory processes however, once it is taken, implementation should be rapid and more solid.

11.2 Build on the achievements
Building on achievements will create momentum, enthusiasm and generally lead to long-term, sustainable processes that are much wider and transformational than the focus of the initial research questions. Productive partnerships should be encouraged to continue beyond the life of the project, making it more likely that research findings will be incorporated into ongoing programs and therefore enhance the benefits to the associated communities. Participants should also be empowered to initiate their own research to address needs they identify themselves.

11.3 Be explicit about exit strategies
While promoting and encouraging ongoing productive partnerships between researchers and communities is a positive and desirable outcome, it is also important to clearly articulate exit strategies from specific research projects. The goal is to empower communities and to encourage self-determination and action, rather than create a co-dependent relationship. The ultimate test of the success, or otherwise, of community-based participatory research is the emergence of self-co-ordinating communities that begin to identify and design their own research projects and initiate social change based on that research. It may be necessary to clearly define a process for transitioning from grant dependency, ideally establishing sources for ongoing funding and infrastructure support early in the project.