The question "What is development?" is complex and multi-faceted. Development means something different to everyone and much of its meaning depends on personal experience. We explored a few possibilities of what development is, from computers as educational tools in Delhi to small things like avoiding buying clothes new. Links to the examples from Forum are listed below.
Some things to think about:
To what extent is development local and to what extent is it international?
Why do you want to learn more about development?
What factors have influenced how you view development (travel, movies, people you know, where you grew up, family, etc.)?
Links:
- 20 Questions about Development: http://youtu.be/VqcwUEBK7Jk
- TED Wearing nothing new: http://www.ted.com/talks/jessi_arrington_wearing_nothing_new.html
- Hole-in-the-Wall Education: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10663353?print=true
- Cell phone banking in Botswana: http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=31&sid2=4&aid=1828&dir=2011/June/Friday24
- Maracana Stadium: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/apr/26/favela-ghost-town-rio-world-cup
- Tahrir Square: http://english.aljazeera.net/video/middleeast/2011/07/201172953214931471.html
