Indigenous development
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Indigenous Development refers to a variety of coordinated efforts, usually by first world
organizations, to support progress in modernizing or bettering life for specific third world
and fourth world
populations.
Indigenous Development is generally used to refer to a variety of coordinated programs by governmental, philanthropic, environmental, religious and/or financial organizations to promote the wellbeing of indigenous populations, usually via economic development efforts. However, notable grassroots programs, such as the Africa Windmill Project started by Malawi
inventor William Kamkwamba
, have been initiated locally.
Noted organizations involved in Indigenous Development include the World Bank
, as well as many private organizations.
First World
The concept of the First World first originated during the Cold War, where it was used to describe countries that were aligned with the United States. These countries were democratic and capitalistic. After the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, the term "First World" took on a...
organizations, to support progress in modernizing or bettering life for specific third world
Third World
The term Third World arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned with either capitalism and NATO , or communism and the Soviet Union...
and fourth world
Fourth World
Fourth World refers to a sub-population subjected to social exclusion in global society, or stateless and notably impoverished or marginalized nations.Fourth World may also refer to:...
populations.
Indigenous Development is generally used to refer to a variety of coordinated programs by governmental, philanthropic, environmental, religious and/or financial organizations to promote the wellbeing of indigenous populations, usually via economic development efforts. However, notable grassroots programs, such as the Africa Windmill Project started by Malawi
Malawi
The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique on the east, south and west. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. Its size...
inventor William Kamkwamba
William Kamkwamba
William Kamkwamba is a Malawian inventor and author. He gained fame in his country when, in 2002, he built a windmill to power a few electrical appliances in his family's house in Masitala using blue gum trees, bicycle parts, and materials collected in a local scrapyard...
, have been initiated locally.
Noted organizations involved in Indigenous Development include the World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
, as well as many private organizations.