Pain now, gain later

Summary: More fundamental change is necessary if today's development consensus is to be implemented. In particular, the problems of discrimination, landlessness and unemployment, must be addressed by land reform, investment in small farmers, the restructuring of government expenditures and aid programmes in favor of the poorest, reductions in military expenditures, and significant increases in the resources available for evironmentally sustainable development. But the way forward is obstructed by political and economic vested interests, and by the politically unattractive ‘pain now, gain later’ nature of many of the necessary policies.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Quality Education

Reduced Inequalities

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions