ABSTRACT
This chapter provides three case studies from Tanzania that question current approaches to learning and the regular introduction of ‘new’ ‘cutting edge’ agendas in development. The author argues that if development initiatives are to truly support the needs of poor people, then there must be more of an emphasis on continuity of process, consistency in approaches and commitment to working with people and relationship-building. In this way, a more inclusive system of aid can be achieved and development practitioners may be able to move away from a system based on organizational imperatives and a constant need to regenerate itself, to a system that has a genuine means to listen to the beneficiaries and thus achieve their goals.
