Can a country’s culture interfere or promote its drive towards progress?
First, let us understand what we mean by culture.
Defining culture
Culture is the land
in which initiatives grow
and bloom, or die..
The definition of culture used by Fundación Gedeón is:
"The universe of social norms, behaviors, attitudes, habits and beliefs shared by individuals in a social group."
- Mockus, Murraín, Villa (2012)
CULTURE → The world Culture comes from the Latin root → “the tilling or cultivation of land”
Culture and Institutions
A country’s culture is its “collective personality”. It reflects what its citizens value; what they think is good, fair or right; it reflects the laws and rules accepted by all; and the attitudes and behaviors they have towards each other.
Ideas we accept as truth about the world around us. It is difficult to question them. Beliefs are the basis of our values, attitudes and behaviors, and they shape our actions.
Culture and Development
A society’s cultural beliefs affect its ability to generate wealth and progress.
It is important, but insufficient to modify laws and institutions in order for a country to develop.
It is fundamental to understand and work with the citizens’ beliefs and attitudes, in order to expedite the country's path towards economic development, quality of life, equal access to opportunities, rule of law and freedom.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The level of trust among citizens and the existence of formal and efficient institutions that facilitate and promote economic activity are important for development. Trust is the foundation on which prosperity is built- through collaboration, creativity, respect for rules and hard work.
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT
In the long run, democracy is not automatically achieved through institutional reforms. Its existence also depends on the values and beliefs held by its citizens. Trust is essential to build the social structures from which a democratic and just country arises.
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