Since it is the first discussion post, it is mainly about the meaning of the development concept
from the first unit covered in the course. The topics will be posted to MYLS. Students are
required to make two postings: One original post in the topic and one response to a posting. This
posting is supporting the material on module one.
The development of economies around the world is a long-lasting battle. However, there is
progress that is being shown in today’s world for instance, the global poverty population fell
from two fifths back in 1990 to one-fifth today. Development economies are trying to help lead
developing economies into conditions that can help better the lives of the countries residents.
While doing so, the term definition of development has been redefined to eliminating the
poverty, inequality and unemployment within a growing country. Only by doing so can a lesser
developed country truly claim to be a developed country. Amartya Sen’s argument that the
“capability to function” is what divides the poor and non-poor person is a great perspective in
the matter. The capabilities of people and humans is the root to moving towards greater
economic development, without capable humans it wouldn’t be possible. By being able to take
your commodities such as books and being literate enough to read and retain that knowledge;
it is possible to teach and distribute it, thus building a larger base of capable humans for the
cause. Governments are ruled by capable people, if it weren’t for them and other great capable
figures the rulings of this world could have followed a different path. A good example would be
the law, if capable people were not the ones in charge of upholding the law, then violence
would be more prominent. This is already happening in lesser and under developed countries,
unlike the developed countries we live in, it is more unlikely to have peaceful, worriless days.
Furthermore, with relevance to the core values of development, those who have higher income
become freer and have higher self-esteem. They also are worry free with their lifestyle as they
have basic needs covered, thus avoiding absolute underdevelopment. I believe that the
meaning of the development concept and the development of countries is related to the
capabilities of the countries and their residents. By following the three development objectives,
countries can up rise from the status of poor to wealthy. For this to happen, it needs to be
easier for the people to have access to basic needs, well-paying jobs as well as more economic
and social choices.