Self Reliance | Bangladesh | Amzad Hossain | Dora Marinova | sustainability | spirituality | pauverty | empowering local people

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Culture of self-reliance, the basis for sustainability – spirituality in Bangladesh
Professor Dora Marinova , Professor Amzad Hossain

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The paper explores the principles of self-reliance and connects them to the sustainability concept drawing examples from Bangladesh. It argues that there is a need for an alternative model for development in traditional, predominantly rural communities which avoids creating dependence on foreign aid and allows for the empowering of local people to trust in their own capabilities and spirit. Self-reliance as an alternative to the western model if properly understood and applied can bring hope for a brighter and more sustainable future.

Recorded: July 2010 Brisbane, Australia
Coping Resilience & Hope Building, Asia Pacific Regional Conference
Organiser: The Brisbane Institute of Strengths Based Practice

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TITLE	SPEAKER	DURATION
Culture of self-reliance, the basis for sustainability – spirituality in Bangladesh	Dora Marinova Amzad Hossain	26'04
Culture of self-reliance, the basis for sustainability – spirituality in Bangladesh	Dora Marinova Amzad Hossain
Culture of self-reliance, the basis for sustainability – spirituality in Bangladesh	Dora Marinova Amzad Hossain

Professor Dora Marinova

Dora Marinova is an Associate Professor and Head of the Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy at Murdoch University where she teaches in the areas of demography, economics for sustainability and women and development. Her research interests cover technology policy and development, sustainable business and partnerships. She has published over 70 refereed journal articles and book chapters and has conducted research for Western Australian and Commonwealth Government departments.

Professor Amzad Hossain

Amzad Hossain is an honorary research fellow at the Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy, Murdoch University. Hossain publishes papers and popular articles reflecting Baul philosophers’ views in regard with sustainable development, sustainability, renewable energy, values and spirituality, and reflective education. As a Visiting Professor, Hossain also teaches and supervises post-graduate students at Rajshahi University in Bangladesh.