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Why Wanting to Help is Not Enough

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

First of all, it’s great that anyone takes an interest in development issues. However, attitude is only part of the formula. International development is a tricky business: very bright minds have been struggling with reducing global inequity for decades, and sadly the end of the road is not in sight. It’s understandable then that people from the developed world, in frustration, decide that they can make the difference.
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The Different Types of Development Organizations

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

There are five groups that are commonly described as international development organizations.
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The Different Types of International Development Work

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Like everything in the world these are not discrete categories, and there is considerable overlap between them. Both relief work and peace building should be seen as the beginnings of longer sustainable development.
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The Benefits of Development Work

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

This is a non-exhaustive list of some of the possible benefits you may enjoy from working in international development. Some of these points will not be true of all jobs or countries, and you may not even regard all of these points as benefits.
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The Drawbacks of Development Work

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

This is a non-exhaustive list of some of the possible drawbacks you may experience from working in international development. Some of these points will not be true of all jobs or countries, and you may not even regard all of these points as drawbacks.
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