http://hdr.undp.org/hd/

the definition of "development":

"The basic purpose of development is to enlarge people's choices. In principle, these choices can be infinite and can change over time. People often value achievements that do not show up at all, or not immediately, in income or growth figures: greater access to knowledge, better nutrition and health services, more secure livelihoods, security against crime and physical violence, satisfying leisure hours, political and cultural freedoms and sense of participation in community activities. The objective of development is to create an enabling environment for people to enjoy long, healthy and creative lives."
Mahbub ul Haq

Development work typically refers to work done with third world "dveloping" countries...but this definition seems applicable to me.


"Once in awhile we get shown the light, in the strangest of places, if we look at it right" - Hunter/Garcia