European Economic
and Social Committee
What is development?
Video transcript
Matthew: Development, for me, is something extremely personal
Benedicte: Development, for me, is acting together because we are facing global challenges
Gergana: When talking about development, I think we should stop being cynical
Danielle: Every people should have the right and the possibility to decide and to choose
Julien: And so we have a duty - all of us - to work alongside others and help them realise their potential without patronizing and without flaunting our so-called status
Olivia: And to advocate for increased investments in, and strenghten commitments, to youth, in education, rights and employment
Benedicte: Politics, NGO's - all around the world, not only in the EU
Ana: Equality between the youth between the youth and the older generations, equality between those who have more and those who have less
Katarzyna: An opportunity to learn about ourselves and about the others
Gergana: Development is not only about providing financial help while we are wasting resources here
Matthew: Basically, it's a process of realising that we are self-responsible and our self-empowerment. That's my definition!
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