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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There are five groups that are commonly described as international development organizations.
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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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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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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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