The Malagasy development program described in this chapter illustrates the importance of
A. replacing subsistence farming with a viable cash crop.
B. the top-down strategies developed by the UN.
C. replacing outdated traditional techniques of irrigation with more modern ones.
D. the local government's ability to improve the lives of its citizens, when committed to doing so.
E. breaking down corporate descent groups, which are too independent and interfere with development.
Answer: D
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