Cultural Narratives in Development

KOMPAS/DIDIE SW

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For a very long time, development narratives have been dominated by views, thoughts and beliefs that social welfare benefits will come if all policy instruments work effectively in driving economic growth.

Development narratives are based on policy prescriptions, which include policy directions, strategies, orientations, targets and objectives, with most achievement standards – without mentioning all of them – pertaining to economic affairs. Unavoidably, development achievements are measured using numerical indicators based on statistical calculations: growth rates, capital flows (domestic and international), investment, inflation control, infrastructure projects, job opportunities, poverty level and other various indicators relating to economic dimension.