Community Development – an age old solution
There appears a singular definition of development that is being promoted as the world navigates its way through an economic crisis unlike any that it has seen before. This definition suggests that development is about economy, economy is only money and money come from business. This definition has led most governments to conclude that the […]
A Reawakening
After the near collapse of the global economy and its financial institutions in 2008 there was much talk about “green shoots” of recovery emerging. They are having great difficulty germinating in the corrosive soil of austerity being imposed by extremist right wing agendas in many countries, including our own. The reason for this collapse can […]
The Search for a Solution
My last article (Insulting Elders – Abusing Youth) prompted from someone who regularly responds to my articles a question for me of “What is the solution?”. Over the years other friends, colleagues and readers have asked this same question. It is a valid question to ask of one who is perceived as most often trying […]
Insulting Elders – Abusing Youth
Most traditional societies revere their elders and their wisdom and celebrate and cherish their youth for their innocence and energy. These societies have been premised on the elders being supported when they are past their age of labour. The youth in these societies are supported through informal/formal education and care to understand their world and […]
Abandoning Democracy
Since returning home in early January my interest locally has been occupied by the discussions and debate surrounding the proposed Muskrat Falls (Hydro development) project. My interest is somewhat different than most, as there appears to be many more competent individuals addressing the financial and technical issues. My concern, as always, is for the lack […]
An Infinity Year
As this year fades into memory, it is perhaps time to reflect on life as infinity and change as continuum. This past year appeared to be just an extension of the year before. The evident economic, political and social turmoil of the past several years continues to grow like the contagion that it is; no […]
Timelessness – a key to the future
I have been to places where time has stood still, to others which time has passed by and now I live in a place where time has little meaning. There has been much written about living in the “now”. If you Google this topic you will see references for almost 1.5 billion pieces of information. […]
Life’s Discoveries
(My friend Oumie with three special children – Nyima, Ebrima and Musa) It has been my good fortune these past few months to be able to explore the beaches of The Gambia and listen to the music of the ocean while contemplating life and living and its challenges. It is amazing how the beach changes […]
Quiet Contemplation
Much of my time and energy here in The Gambia is spent in contemplation, especially around the evident economic and social disparities and the development challenges required to bring about better balance. A recent visit to Ukraine and Germany visiting friends and colleagues and witnessing the obvious disparities between each of these countries and with […]
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