Three development imperatives: Follow through | Dr. Cristina M. Bautista

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Three development imperatives: Follow through | Dr. Cristina M. Bautista
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The phrase “follow through” is a reminder I repeatedly got from my tennis instructor a long time ago. It is about the racquet swing and body position after hitting the ball. Know more:

The phrase “follow through” is a reminder I repeatedly got from my tennis instructor a long time ago. It is about the racquet swing and body position after hitting the ball. The reminder to focus, to position properly, and to follow through became a valuable lesson. Similarly, development outcomes, which take time to be realized, can be facilitated by constant and purposeful follow throughs.

Standard development economics textbooks remind us that health and education are twin aspects of human capital. Health is an important factor in school participation, hence the importance of school feeding programs. Healthier and longer lifetime raises the returns to education. Similarly, education contributes to overall wellness. Better educated people tend to benefit more from health programs.

It is important for the government to regain the trust of its constituents, otherwise the lack of credibility will keep it permanently hostage to suspicion and cooperation from the private sector—both business and civil society. My third item is on strengthening entrepreneurship. This not only generates employment and income, but also enhances competition leading to efficiency and excellence. Creative and resourceful entrepreneurs can respond quickly not only to changing consumer preferences but also to changing business environment.

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