A. Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
All people are entitled to an improvement in their standard of living with adequate food, clothing, housing, quality education, health, and a dignified way of life.
History has shown us that the lack of these necessities incites people to revolt as they did against the colonial authorities. The lack of development led to extremist means being adopted by the common people to assert their rights.
It is a fact that underdevelopment creates the conditions for insurgency and the spread of extremist ideologies among the people, who become aware that their needs are not being taken care of by the government.
It has been the policy of governments around the world today to emphasize inclusive development, but there are always groups in every state who feel alienated because they feel left out of the developmental efforts.
These perceptions combined with inefficient and corrupt governance create the condition for extremism and militancy to grow. The absence of efforts, misgovernance, and the inability of the system to include the marginalized communities lead to violence and extremism more than the actual lack of development.