7 Development Myths 16 June 2016 ADB Director General of Independent Evaluation Department Vinod Thomas presented seven examples of perceived wisdom about development, and then discussed why these are myths and not reality. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series. Program and Learning Materials 16 June 2016 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation 7 Development Myths This presentation discusses seven development myths, provides evidence on how these perceived myths should not be considered realities, and shares… Vinod Thomas Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Victor Lee You ADB Organizer/s Independent Evaluation Department Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department Topics Evaluation