Why is an understanding of the meaning of development crucial to policy formulation in Developing Nations? Do you think it is possible for a nation to agree on a rough definition of development and orient its strategies for achieving these objectives accordingly? What might be some of the road block or constraints in realizing these development objectives – economic and non-economic?

Take a position · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Define the terms
• ☐ Take a position
• ☐ A way forward
• ☐ Causes

Debate: Can a single development model fit all developing countries?