Work with tribal cultures in Asia revealed some commonalities of such cultures throughout the world: loss of habitation, conflict with nontribal economic systems, spirituality, and desire for autonomy. Appropriate development strategies must include concern for preserving their alternative world views. (SK)

Sustainable development means educating the powerless to become empowered. The changed role of development workers requires participatory training that gives them the experience of nonhierarchical collective learning and decision making. (SK)