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Case study of development in a developing or emerging country

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Study Figure 2b, which shows a development project in an emerging/developing country.

Figure 2b: A community-led rainwater harvesting sand dam under construction in a dry, semi-arid rural valley. Local villagers, including men and women, are working together using simple hand tools like shovels, buckets, and wheelbarrows to build a low concrete and stone wall across a sandy, dry riverbed. There are no large cranes or heavy machinery. A simple, hand-painted wooden sign on the bank reads 'Community Water Security Scheme'.

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 scheme relies heavily on importing complex, highly specialized machinery from foreign nations.
  • B - The project is designed and run primarily by central government officials and external experts.
  • C - Local community members are actively involved in the construction, maintenance, and long-term management of the project.
  • D - Massive funding is secured through high-interest loans from international organizations like the IMF or World Bank.
  • E - The scheme utilizes low-cost, intermediate technology that is easily maintained using local skills.
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