The Development Paradox

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July 24, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace When we show our respect for other living things, they show respect for us. - Arapho Proverb - The Development Paradox "There you go", an illustrated e-book, tells the story of briefcase-wielding officials interested in "bringing sustainable development" to a forest-dwelling tribe. After interacting with the tribe, they find that it is already sustainable and perhaps doesn't need additional "development," yet the officials push ahead with their plans. At its core, the story is about different cultures and the consequences of taking action before really understanding the needs of each other. Flip through this engaging e-book to find out how the tribe fares... { read more } Be The Change When working with someone quite different from yourself, take the time to really understand the person, their background, their needs and motivations before deciding on a plan of action. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 24 Acts of Kindness To Restore Faith In Humanity 15 Serious Games Aiming to Change the World The Beautiful Fragility of Language A Guide to Finding Your Passion Barbara Kingsolver On How to Be Hopeful The Power of Self-Compassion 10 Life-Changing Perspectives On Anger Gandhi's Ten Rules for Changing the World DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,762 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More