The distinctive aspect of the Oxfam model is that:
Correct answer: B. it relies on local communities to determine the needs of their own people and to carry out development projects
- A. all of the aid distributed via this model comes from countries of the global South
- B. it relies on local communities to determine the needs of their own people and to carry out development projects
- C. it relies on simply giving food or money without much through to the broader consequences
- D. it cuts off aid if the recipient states or communities do not show immediate progress in improving the provision of basic human needs
Explanation
Oxfam’s development approach emphasizes participation, allowing local communities to identify their priorities and implement projects suited to their circumstances. This contrasts with short-term relief that is imposed without considering wider consequences.
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