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[Silk, J.]

Silk, J. (2004). 'Caring at a distance: Gift Theory, aid chain and social movement'. Social and Cultural Geography 5(2): 229-251.

• According to Gift Theory, somebody must structure relationships which eliminate asymmetry between donors and recipiens to avoid excessive dependence.
• General codes, rules and laws tend to encourage people to simply rely on these rather than to face up to their responsibilities. Abdicated Responsibility

... implementation of donor policies is critically influenced by agendas of individual donor staff, but that nevertheless the latter were caring, committed and concerned about ultimate beneficiaries. (245)

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