modernization

theory
SFFG 125 - U
INTRODUCTION

DEVELOPMENT THEORY
- Association of development with national growth
- Development of newly independent states
- Explains the role of state in development (government-market
relations)
modernization theory

 phases of change a nation goes through as it shifts from traditional

society to a modern one

 focused on economic output and importation of technology as

primary indicator of development
Rostow’s stages of economic
growth
 Rostow’s Model

 5 Stages:
1. Traditional Society – Output is not traded
2. Traditional Stage – Transport infrastructure to support trade
3. Take Off – From agricultural sector to manufacturing sector
4. Drive to Maturity – Technological innovation; Urbanization
increases
5. High Mass Consumption – Service sector is dominant; Interest in
social welfare increased
Strengths

 Boost of economic growth

 Make the country more productive and efficient
 Maximizing the productivity
Weaknesses

 Disregards the traditions that are hindrances in Modernization

 May take too much time and big risks
Application of MODERNIZATION
THEORY IN FORESTRY
1. Methods on cutting trees
2. Sustainability Projects
3. Upland Farming/Agroforestry Technologies
4. conservation Projects involving IPs