Is the World Progressing? A General Synthesis of Development Issues in the Current World

Progress is favoured by people, companies and countries. The study attempts to define progress, as the process of developing or improving. The study explore the dimensions of progress, the benefits and the causes, the pioneers and laggards in progress, and initiators of progress. Role of technology and science is discussed. Major drivers of progress are also discussed and economic players benefiting from progress. The study makes it clear that progress comes with a price that tends to be overlooked. The study emphasize development that is monitored for negative effects to the society