Yet,up to this day,(outside powers) have not contributed significantly to the establishment of (stability) and security, as well as economic and political development of the region."

VOA: standard.2009.05.24

(VOICE) Kane says promoting women's rights and their access to quality health care across Africa will lead naturally to a stable political environment, economic prosperity, foreign investment, and sustainable development.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

With only a weak electoral mandate, the Prime Minister will have to use his personal popularity and all his skills to forge consensus for the next stage in Malaysia's political and economic development.

WSJ: Review & Outlook: Malaysia's Road to Democracy

Mr Sarkozy said the role of Europe and France was to help achieve peace through economic development, political initiatives and providing guarantees for all stakeholders.

BBC: Israel PM: Peace closer than ever

Not only has the size of the international business market grown, it has also become more diverse and heterogeneous, in terms of the economic development, culture, and political systems of the countries involved in international business.

FORBES: International Business Strategy: A Journey Of Its Own