Journal 45

The answer to making changes in non-developed countries is political change. Not revolutions or grand sweepings in democratic elections, but in the way they think about the benefits of water and horticulture in their countries. By re-inventing irrigation and water consumption techniques, a huge change can be made. And, in my opinion, it is easier for them to make these changes now than later when there will be more focus on sustainable economic development. Because of the time required for a natural evolution of a country, many non-developed countries try and skip the most critical step of an agricultural to industrial societal development. By skipping this step these non-developed countries overlook the incredible potential that their natural habitat provides them. And by constantly trying to overstep the natural order of things they are often left wondering what next. This leads to poor decision making and bad long-term investments. Subsequently, these wrong turns lead into further economic strife and political decay.

But by taking a step back and going step by step into the agregrian cycle with a firm understanding of the fundamentals of agriculture, a most important connection is made and the foundation upon which a country can sustain itself is assured. It will take time, but in a world that is becoming more and more fast passed, taking the time to do it right the first time, although harder, will create a much more economically secure ship to sail the ever changing tides of the global economy.

These changes have to be made through new and innovative policies. Leaders, with the fortitude to make their country a better place, and citizens, with the stalwartness to work for their posterity, can make the difference if they will but work together.

Hopefully, in the next couple of journal entries I will be able to give specific policy changes that might be beneficial in positivly charging a stable movement for sustainable mountain development.