H.I.M. words concerning development
``Although the beginnings of civilization of each country
vary in time, the fundamental factors which gave impetus to each country to
awaken and embark on the road to progress to reach their present level of
development, are those qualities which are enshrined in the nature of man,namely
desire and fortitude.
The partner who places his own short-range ambitions ahead of the long-range
interests of the partnership has embarked on a course which will ultimately
result in the dissolution of thepartnership itself.
It is by the understanding of past difficulties that we can bequeath fundamental
guidance which would be of pride to the coming generations we therefore urge our
people to struggle and to make sacrifices for those things which will enable
them to ameliorate their conditions of life and leave a richer heritage.
Economic Development
Where enterprise and initiative are not lacking, the pace at which the growth of
a country's economy normally proceeds can be quickened or slackened by global
developments far or near. In our effort to raise the living Standard of our
beloved people, in our endeavour to bring prosperity to our country, the
feeling of cooperation and understanding has always characterized our people.
A special case is the recent development in certain provinces where the people
are seen voluntarily raising funds to build schools, clinics, roads and similar
other projects.What can give one more pleasure than to see such a measure of
self-help in one's life time,for the prosperity and progress of his own country?
Let every citizen of our
empire strive hard to strengthen this espirit de corps everywhere.
We entrust the spirit of good-will to our people to work diligently and
cooperatively in order to arrive at the realization of this socioeconomic
development that has been launched by either our government or our people. You
have a rich land that yields a variety of products, do not be contented with the
satisfaction of your bare needs but instead, cultivate your land among others
with oleogenous plants, the seeds of which you can export for your
greater benefit. Use the forest woods to make furniture and implements and
exchange them for money.
Your workmanship will be a monument to your name.
One should realize that thriftiness is the basis for the accumulation of wealth
and the economic growth of a nation. One seldom minimizes the value of money
earned by the sweat of the brow however small it may be, but for the extravagant
even a huge amount of money is worthless.
The co-operative movement has long been known throughout the world, and we
Ourself have on numerous occasions urged Our people to join increasingly in
cooperative enterprises.
Co-operatives must, ultimately, play a highly important role in the growth of
our economy, and no time can be lost in availing ourselves of the benefits to be
derived from therm During the past year, we decided upon a programme designed to
provide specific encouragement to the creation of agricultural co-operatives,
and a number of Government-sponsored co-operatives,farms have been established
by Our Ministry of National Community Development. We have provided lands,
agricultural machinery and expert assistance to these farms and we
entertain high hopes that their success will spur Our people to embark
increasingly upon co-operative endeavours. Should Our people fail to avail
themselves of this opportunity, the consequences will be regrettable indeed.
Community Development
The fundamental purpose of a community development movement is to teach the
rural people of Our Empire that through cooperative self-help and a united
approach to common problems, the vast potential for their own self-improvement
which they themselves represent, can be translated into effective programmes
which can do much to
improve their standard of living.
Social Development
Lasting progress can only be built on deep and enduring foundations. When a
solid foundation is laid, if the mason is able and his materials good, a strong
house can be built.
To develop oneself, one has to develop one's own initiative and perseverance - a
man has to strive in order to grow. Let us work out our own programmes in all
fields - political, economic,social and military. Man's contributions which live
to influence the life and progress of posterity, are the most permanent
monuments that can ever be created. We must become increasingly willing to
analyze our efforts, to experiment, to admit our
failures as we take pride in our successes.``