Effective development approaches will require a revamped understanding of, and strategies for, development work. A constituting processes which allows individuals to congregate, discuss, and arrive at a consensus. Participating in constituting processes enables citizens to act as citizens rather than in the limited role of vote caster and consumer. A citizen who participates in constituting processes is partaking in the development of a democracy. Linking character and institutions .
People view opportunities as a result of the institutions under which they live.
To change the way people think of opportunity, it is imperative that their environments be modified. Focusing on enabling environments . Local knowledge and practice should be built into policy . Local knowledge is founded upon years of experience, interaction, and trust. It cannot be mastered overnight by a foreign assistance worker.