The notion is that industrialisation turns traditional societies into secular-rational ones, while post-industrial development brings about a shift towards values of self-expression.

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This he believes will encourage business growth and lead to more rational long-term urban planning and infrastructure development.

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"If they are rational, most Afghan politicians understand that the future of Afghanistan, its development and stability, are linked with a good relationship with the international community, " said Fabrizio Foschini, an analyst with the Kabul-based Afghan Analysts Network.

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