ABSTRACT

Many economic development specialists suggest that indigenous, ethnic, and, rural people need to accept the advice and guidance of informed outsiders when decisions are made. Although advice is useful, however, people are often able to fruitfully decide for themselves. Thus, internal service can frequently be locally directed. In this chapter, models of outside vs. internal control and decision making are juxtaposed. Specific learning objectives include:

1 Be aware that outsiders often seek to control indigenous, ethnic and rural peoples.