Un/Making CSC
Power

Power

Explore this diverse collection of metaphors that analyse imbalances of power, abuses of power, systems of power and histories of power in development.

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A digital photograph of a lego Giraffe eating a plant; a material metaphor to represent development as the giraffe always eating the fresh leaves at the top, leaving those at the bottom to wither.
Digital photo of a drawing of a crocodile in the lake. A material metaphor that represents the idea that donors are a lake, offering a reservoir of funds from which African and economically disadvantaged nations like Malawi can seek financial assistance. Although their support may not always come in the form of direct monetary aid, they often provide essential resources like food, similar to the lake's provision of fish. However, it's crucial to recognize that within this lake, there are also some predators such as crocodiles. Similarly, within donor funding, the presence of corruption and embezzlement by administrators is a constant concern, as the funds are readily available and susceptible to misuse.