The term development has no
universally accepted definition, yet it is an unavoidable datum of life.
Many scholars have attempted a definition of the concept of
development. Lebret, for instance, have defined development as "the
ascent of man, maturation, growth and creativity of all human potentials
achieved at the lowest possible cost in sacrificed values and human
sufferings".
An African philosopher, Pantaleon Iroegbu, also attempted a working definition of development. For him; “Development is the progressive unfolding of the inner potentials of a given reality. It is to de-envelop, that is, to bring out to light existential, functional and epistemic, which was enveloped, folded or hidden. As it applies to a people, development is the integration of different givens: national, physical acquired and human, of a people towards the full working out, permanently and cumulatively, of their being as persons of their community and of their real productivity.”
Be it as it may, development is the growth or formation and change of something over a period of time.
For me, development is the gradual growth, increase and change of a particular phenomenon over a period of time. It must be about man because he is the agent and purpose of development.
What is your definition of development? How do you judge if a thing or a place is developing?
An African philosopher, Pantaleon Iroegbu, also attempted a working definition of development. For him; “Development is the progressive unfolding of the inner potentials of a given reality. It is to de-envelop, that is, to bring out to light existential, functional and epistemic, which was enveloped, folded or hidden. As it applies to a people, development is the integration of different givens: national, physical acquired and human, of a people towards the full working out, permanently and cumulatively, of their being as persons of their community and of their real productivity.”
Be it as it may, development is the growth or formation and change of something over a period of time.
For me, development is the gradual growth, increase and change of a particular phenomenon over a period of time. It must be about man because he is the agent and purpose of development.
What is your definition of development? How do you judge if a thing or a place is developing?
"The process of economic and social transformation that is based on complex cultural and environmental factors and their interactions."
ReplyDeleteAny individual has the capability to develop understanding of what is current in life and what best concept introduced will work. Acceptance of self worth is the essential toward development. Development has many areas to consider, my choice above is specific to billions of individuals with own perspective. Own opinion, building a better life is self development, however without tools, information, or a plan, Development is worthless.
From personal experience, goals are the first step to consider in a development phase. Specific milestones a necessity to development. implementation a cornerstone. Time a factor. Developing a thing or a place must have a Foundation strong enough to develop upon.
Developing a thing, has two aspects; a pictorial experience and a physical result to experience.
Developing a place has an united experience and unity result. Development is a experience turned viral with tools, communication, understanding, processing, combining, resulting the faculties of the development.
To develop a thing or a place, an exceptional team is required.
Conrad van Staden... Great point Conrad. You gave a fitting explanation of the sort of development Africa needs...
ReplyDeleteYou said an exceptional team is required. Do you think we (YALF members) make an exceptional team?
Absolutely, along with the use of infono.net we have a workable plan.
ReplyDeleteGreat topic Mr. Prince. For me, in short, development is all about positive change with in the mind and attitude.
ReplyDeleteHey Natnael... Your definition of development is simple and concise. Development can lead to happiness within the mind and a positive attitude.
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