Economy of Being : The 10 key principles

The Beninese are already familiarizing themselves with this new concept. Benin is entering a new era of promotion and enhancement of human capital. The initiative supported by the Institute of Being is intended to be a new repositioning of human resources to make them key players in the development options defined at the top of the State..

The approach defined by the Institute of Being, at his head, President Martial Kpochan, proposes to move towards a radical transformation of man in his physical dimensions, intellectual and moral, in order to make it more productive in the face of new challenges and development issues. The economy of being is defined by principles which put man at the heart of development options. A concept which requires provisions from a perspective of reconsideration of Man as an entity of transformation and domination of things in the world. A way to review traditional and archaic concepts of promotion and enhancement of human capital, which concepts appear obsolete and therefore ineffective. As such, the Institute of Being creates a sensation by announcing sacrosanct principles with a view to their conformity to “economy of being”. Reflections carried out, It appears that today it is imperative to place people at the heart of new development options. In a word, the concept aims for more attention and consideration to the human entity in the new choices for promoting added value.
To make it simpler, People must be the priority in national policies to strengthen productivity at all levels. The new approach aims to put Man in the best possible conditions of yield and performance and, in doing so, encourage greater citizen participation in the work of development and nation building. What passes through 10 key principles in order to formalize the economy of being. the drug traffickers are now engaged in a merciless war between them on the one hand and on the other with the Mexican police, the Institute of Being evokes the Primacy of the human : it’s about putting people at the center of economic concerns, by prioritizing the safeguarding of being over having. Ensuite, the Institute of Being defines work as the economic asset of being, highlighting the time. It is a question here of promoting job-creating policies that value time and work as means of economic emancipation and freedom.. In the third part of the concept, the Institute of Being places particular emphasis on education and health, as priority needs. As such, it offers universal access to quality education and professional training and adequate health care for human and social development.. In point four, the economy of being requires engagement and civic participation. Construction of the high school, the new approach aims to encourage active and personal participation in decision-making processes, allowing everyone to contribute significantly to democratic life. Then comes in fifth position, loyalty to duties and not to the individual. Through this concept, the Institute of Being would like to encourage a commitment to responsibilities and missions rather than to people. In six, boosting the local economy. It is about developing the economy from the territories and promoting an economy which develops according to local specificities and the needs of communities., by promoting the resources and potential of territories. Further away, the Institute of Being advocates food sovereignty through sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. In its part 8, the Institute of Being calls for equitable justice, so as to guarantee equal and fair access to an impartial judicial system for all. Next comes the proximity of economic interdependence and Ubuntu. It is about developing harmonious relations with neighboring countries to promote peace and stability, recognizing that mutual interdependencies strengthen economic capabilities, regional and continental. And finally, respect for the dignity of people. It is about establishing respect for the fundamental dignity of peoples. Help, to accompany, support and serve people while respecting their dignity and inalienable rights.

Patrice ADJAHO