7 - Control Paradigm and Aid Industry Culture
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Practice Questions
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Define 'habitat'.
💡 Hint: Think about it as where you call home.
What does 'control paradigm' refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on the power dynamics involved.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'control paradigm' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about who typically makes decisions in aid contexts.
True or False: Participation in aid efforts means communities only choose from pre-made options offered by agencies.
💡 Hint: Consider what genuine participation would look like.
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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.
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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