Development is an example of ‘discourse’, put forward by Michael Foucault
Discourse means the production of knowledge through language; it is the language that speaks the meanings and practices of development
Discourse produced the knowledge of development through ‘discursive formation’ linked through ‘discursive practices’ amidst ‘discursive field’
Development becomes a ‘regime of truth’ which involves ‘discursive practices’ (combination of theory and practice) linked with ‘development apparatus’ (UN, MFU, text, expert and so-on) in relation to ‘disciplining power’ (set of rules, regulations and practices)