Saloni Raheja,
- Professor, Department of Architecture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, IN
Abstract
This paper aims to critically examine the transformative potential of development initiatives in fostering social change. While development is often hailed as a panacea for societal challenges, this study seeks to disentangle hype from the hope by assessing its real impact on social transformation. To achieve this, a systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted, analyzing a comprehensive range of peer-reviewed articles, reports, and case studies published over the last two decades. The review was guided by the PRISMA framework, ensuring a rigorous selection and analysis process. The study focused on various development paradigms, including economic growth, human development, and sustainability, and their respective contributions to social change. The findings reveal a complex relationship between development and social transformation, where successes are often context-specific, and outcomes are influenced by a myriad of socio-economic and political factors. While certain development initiatives have led to significant positive changes, others have fallen short, reinforcing existing inequalities or creating new forms of dependency. This paper concludes by discussing the implications for policymakers and practitioners, emphasizing the need for context-sensitive, inclusive, and adaptive development strategies that move beyond mere economic metrics. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on development by highlighting the importance of aligning development goals with social realities, thus transforming the hype into tangible hope for communities worldwide.
Keywords: Growth, hope, hype, social, transformation
[This article belongs to International Journal of Urban Design and Development (ijudd)]
Saloni Raheja. From Hype to Hope: Analyzing Development’s Role in Social Transformation. International Journal of Urban Design and Development. 2024; 02(02):48-55.
Saloni Raheja. From Hype to Hope: Analyzing Development’s Role in Social Transformation. International Journal of Urban Design and Development. 2024; 02(02):48-55. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijudd/article=2024/view=192909
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International Journal of Urban Design and Development
Volume | 02 |
Issue | 02 |
Received | 19/10/2024 |
Accepted | 28/10/2024 |
Published | 05/11/2024 |