Case study of development in a developing or emerging country

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Study Figure 2b, which shows a major development project in a developing country.

Figure 2b: A massive concrete hydroelectric dam under construction in a tropical river valley. Giant cranes, trucks, and heavy earth-moving machinery are active on-site. Large areas of forest upstream have been cleared, and a modern multi-lane paved access road runs along the canyon ridge. A large banner on the dam wall reads 'National Energy Progress Initiative'.

The statements below describe different types of development projects. Identify two statements which describe the type of project shown in Figure 2b.

Select two letters from the options below:

  • A - The project relies primarily on local, low-cost intermediate technology.
  • B - Local community members are responsible for designing and organizing the project.
  • C - Large amounts of money are borrowed from international banks or governments to pay for the project.
  • D - The project has a minimal and highly localized environmental impact.
  • E - The project is designed to bring national prestige and support large-scale economic growth.
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