Whose development?

Hey ppl,

Thanks to all who have revived this blog. One hopes that the interest and enthusiasm will sustain!

I figured we could kick start our discussion with an honest soul searching about what development means to us. We volunteer for an organization that goes by the Association for India's Development. But,
What is Development? Is it a means to a better life or just better life?
Whose Development? Is development germane only to/for the underprivileged? Is the current urban euphoria in India unjustified?
Why Development? Why should one bother about Development? Is development in your or my hands?

My job was easy. I only had to raise the questions! Its your turn to chip in with your 2 cents!