Towards authentic development
This article explores the basis of the current definition of social development and deficiencies in this definition. In this context the power of today’s global commercial empire is explored with well-documented evidence of the damage being done to human well-being in the interest of profit. An al...
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doaj-aa09e69c49f34695988fad673f1c0b902020-11-25T02:07:51ZafrScriber Editorial SystemsKoers : Bulletin for Christian Scholarship0023-270X2304-85572010-07-0175110.4102/koers.v75i1.76Towards authentic developmentS. Fowler0Department of Management & Commerce, University of Fort Hare, AliceThis article explores the basis of the current definition of social development and deficiencies in this definition. In this context the power of today’s global commercial empire is explored with well-documented evidence of the damage being done to human well-being in the interest of profit. An alternative definition of development is proposed concluding with a profile of a developed society. It is suggested that, on the basis of the current definition, there is little hope of African countries ever becoming “developed”. On the other hand, while there are still challenges to be faced, the proposed alternative profile offers a realistic possibility of being achieved.https://www.koersjournal.org.za/index.php/koers/article/view/76Authentic DevelopmentCommercial EmpireDevelopmentPsychological Well-BeingSocial Harmony |
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This article explores the basis of the current definition of social development and deficiencies in this definition. In this context the power of today’s global commercial empire is explored with well-documented evidence of the damage being done to human well-being in the interest of profit.
An alternative definition of development is proposed concluding with a profile of a developed society. It is suggested that, on the basis of the current definition, there is little hope of African countries ever becoming “developed”. On the other hand, while there are still challenges to be faced, the proposed alternative profile offers a realistic possibility of being achieved. |
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Authentic Development Commercial Empire Development Psychological Well-Being Social Harmony |
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