Development and Culture – an inextricable link

The integration of econ­omies, shifts in manufacturing bases, communications develop­ments and technological developments are having impacts, causing stress and re-evaluation of institutions, programs and methodol­ogies.  These economic thrusts are shaping political agendas as well.  The apparent inability of national governments to control either economic levers, interest rates or currency patterns exemplifies and heightens these shifts. […]