An international NGO launched yesterday a series of development progress stories conducted in developing countries all over the world.
Research on how progress has been achieved in countries such as Ethiopia and Rwanda √ɬêwhich are both post-conflict √ɬê was presented for discussion on how their experiences could be usefully adapted to the context of South Sudan.Marcus Manuel, an official from Overseas Development Institute said the launch of the stories is an opportunity to look at what has worked in other parts of the world and discuss what the way forward may be for the world’s newest nation.
The research identifies the crucial role of effective leadership, smart policies, proper institutional foundations and international partnerships in driving development and calls for a new outlook on development.
The report shows that the most transformative and sustainable developments have occurred when the commitment to change has come from the countries and the communities themselves.