Development Theories

           Development theories are traced back to the mid-18th century which is also considered beginning of the post-colonialism era. In Africa and Asia, there are many countries that are considered to actively participate in the action for development (Yin, 2008). Because of the promises led by development, various actions are created that resulted to the complete distinction between the developed and underdeveloped countries. Development is originally meant to be the process of the other countries or businesses perhaps, to develop according to their models. In case of the Third World countries, they usually adopt the models of the Western developed countries (Waisbord, 2003). In many cases, there is a general yearning among the Third World countries and their societies to emulate and duplicate the political system, economic plans for growth such as productivity, and even in the educational settings to increase the level of learning of the Western countries. Western influence on third world countries has played a signified role in developing a sense of optimism for strengthened development in ‘once’ colonized countries. While the end goal of development is to increase the living standards of people there is however, no guarantee development success in a country eliminates all challenges. Even the more developed countries are also experiencing the poverty - millions of people experience the loss of jobs, malnutrition and illness (Seipel, 2003).

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