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 the partnership 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. |
