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7. Control Paradigm and Aid Industry Culture

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  1. 1.

    Define 'habitat'.

    Hint

    Think about it as where you call home.

  2. 2.

    What does 'control paradigm' refer to?

    Hint

    Focus on the power dynamics involved.

  3. 3.

    What does the term 'control paradigm' refer to?

    • Local knowledge
    • Power dynamics in aid
    • Communication styles
    Hint

    Think about who typically makes decisions in aid contexts.

  4. 4.

    True or False: Participation in aid efforts means communities only choose from pre-made options offered by agencies.

    • True
    • False
    Hint

    Consider what genuine participation would look like.

  5. 5.

    Evaluate a recent humanitarian intervention that either succeeded or failed. Describe its approach to local knowledge and participation.

    Hint

    Look for case studies about recent disasters and the responses given.

  6. 6.

    Formulate a new strategy for an aid organization that encapsulates lessons learned from the control paradigm. Discuss how this would change their approach to community engagement.

    Hint

    Reflect on the struggles mentioned in class about effective participation.

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70%

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