1. Copyright © 2006-2007 The Beyond Intractability Project Beyond Intractability is a Registered Trademark of the University of Colorado PowerPoint Summary of: Development and Conflict Theory

2. PowerPoint Summary of: Development and Conflict Theory Slide 2 : Development: Is not considered an end in itself, but rather a means for achieving better and more equitable living conditions for human beings

3. PowerPoint Summary of: Development and Conflict Theory Slide 3 : Development cuts across levels: Macro -- applying to patterns of national growth Meso -- applying to (for example) river-basin development and protection Micro -- applying to local community development

4. PowerPoint Summary of: Development and Conflict Theory Slide 4 : Development Is a process that aims to make things better by: Influencing national and local political processes Helping overcome human rights abuses Protecting the environment Improving education and health care Empowering women

5. PowerPoint Summary of: Development and Conflict Theory Slide 5 : Development and Conflict is a “two-way street”: Development causes conflict Conflict impedes development

6. PowerPoint Summary of: Development and Conflict Theory Slide 6 : Development and Structural Change Most development intervention is locally targeted and relatively short-lived Thus, it does not affect structural change across and entire society It often overlooks society- wide problems that inhibit success This means it is not as effective as it could be

7. PowerPoint Summary of: Development and Conflict Theory Slide 7 : For Example: One commonly overlooked structural problem: a failing education system produces… High illiteracy rates Economic instability Widespread social inequalities

8. PowerPoint Summary of: Development and Conflict Theory Slide 8 : Another Example: Local politics, social realities, and belief systems are often underestimated during the evaluation of development goals. These types of organizational conflicts cause problems during institution building and transfers of power.

9. PowerPoint Summary of: Development and Conflict Theory Slide 9 : Sustainable Development Aims at integrating economic, biological, social, cultural, and political dimensions. This, together with multidisciplinary theory, will help make development more effective.