A common problem for international development projects is that they
A. overemphasize the needs of local communities.
B. frequently make unnecessary attempts to extend indigenous lifestyles that are already obsolete.
C. lack an intervention philosophy.
D. are incompatible with the local culture or economy, or both.
E. tend to use local cultural models and processes rather than the more advanced Western models.
Answer: D
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