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[Eyben, R.]

Eyben, R. (2005). 'Donors' learning difficulties: Results, Relationships and Responsibilities'. IDS Bulletin 36(3): 98-107.

... donors, as powerful actors have always done, construct a history of that environment that suits them to justify future actions (Nietzsche 1873). They do not learn from history, only abuse it.

The "default" meta-theory of donor governments is one of order, rather than complexity. Based on total certainty, complete rationality, predictability and linked causes and effects, ... (99)

Complexity theory provides a way of thinking about social change and our role in it that embraces rather than ignores or tries to solve paradoxes, ... (99)