Contemporary development practice invovles the implementation of highly technical project planning and implementation approaches. Rather than enhancing development outcomes, these represent technologies of control. Implemented as part of a culture of managerialism, these approaches ensure that the 'expert' is able to assert control over both the local development facilitator and community participants.

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