THE goals of development, economists agree, are freedom, satisfaction of basic needs, equitable distribution of wealth, participation and access. The means to development have historically been traceable to economic growth, self-reliance, endogenous development, structural transformation and environmental transformation. Commitment to these goals must be measured not only by legislation or the protection of individual rights but also by structural changes in society. The vision thingEvery nation needs a long-term view – a vision of total development if you like. To start with we don’t even have a national security plan that is proactive and not merely defensive.

Source: Manila Times September 22, 2017 17:26 UTC