When does development come? Transformations and uncertainty in a small rural community in Morocco

Abstract

Development has always been a controversial issue, with multiple views surrounding it. However, theoretical discussions have rarely been transferred to the empirical field and have been confronted with the life experience of populations. The objective of this article is to delve into the implications of the implementation of development from the case of a small community located in the central mountains of Morocco. Our basic hypothesis is that understanding development remains complex, while requiring the integration of the views of different actors and the use of alternative approaches. From the continuous contact over time with the community, both on the field and from distance, we show the transformations that have taken place in it and the dilemmas that it still faces after two decades of development.