| Self-reliance and autarchy are discarded options in today's world, be it for tackling terrorism or underdevelopment. |
| Particularly vulnerable are post-conflict regions, areas where the rule of law is weak and countries that suffer from underdevelopment. |
| Examples of rent seeking are legion and largely responsible for underdevelopment. |
| Development theories complement official development policies, and also naturalise and legitimise underdevelopment. |
| Such weaknesses are major causes and consequences of underdevelopment in Asia and the Pacific. |
| The underdevelopment of the periphery is a condition of the development of the center. |
