... to the view that to become developed, they must increase their exports and participate in the market economy. According to Gibson-Graham, through centuries of influence from development through, Spanish colonization, and, subsequently, American occupation, the Filipinos are much more reluctant to stray from the current structure of development and become active members in developing their own communities. ... modes of bringing about the improvement social well being of these populations. Gibson-Graham (2010) highlight the successes of localized efforts of creating a cooperative culture in...

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