In offering foreign aid, there is a danger that people from the North may provide assistance that is inappropriate for a developing country's local conditions and culture. Explain why this might be the case, and provide an example in support of this argument. Discuss at least three distinct problems highlighted in your example.

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Explain how foreign assistance from the North may not match the needs of a particular country, given its culture and local conditions.
2. Provide an example in support of this argument. Students might use Kenya in the 1970s as an example.
3. Explain the example identified. For instance, students might mention that in the 1970s, Norway, with its long experience in fishing, was asked to teach fishing and boat-building methods to the Turkana tribe of Kenya.
4. Discuss three problems involved in your example. For instance, students might list the differences in climate, culture, and geographical conditions between Norway and Kenya. Unlike the Norwegians, Turkana culture viewed fishing as the lowest-status profession, suitable only for those incompetent at herding.
5. Offer a concise summary and effective conclusion.

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