It is natural that countries seek advancement, Ndeye. --- But often, the more ambitious the plan, the less likely it is to deliver....I go by the advice of Joe Stiglitz. The only resource that can deliver long term value, and keep on giving, is human talent -- that should be the focus of our investment. But do we really understand and act on that....Thinking of India, I find it beyond understanding that with all our wise leaders, and splendid development plans, our latest literacy rate is 80% -- 75 years after Independence! Can we afford to waste that human talent?...If we can deliver on the basics, economic growth will happen.

Source author: Kishan S Rana kishanrana@gmail.com