I think you are on the right track here, and its important. In the context of work with developing nations, the defense of good intentions is increasingly dism

I think you are on the right track here, and its important. In the context of work with developing nations, the defense of good intentions is increasingly dismissed out of hand. Good intentions are often deeply problematic and can cause more harm than good - including capture/transfer of resources that could have been used in some other way improve conditions for people. c.f., many NGO projects to improve stove design in less developed countries [0] [0] https://nature.berkeley.edu/er100/readings/Crewe_1997.pdf https://nature.berkeley.edu/er100/readings/Crewe_1997.pdf