Kofi Annan believes reducing inequality between men and women is key to bridging the development gap. Improving access to basic services like education and healthcare would help boost quality of life from the bottom up. A local business owner prioritizes economic growth through infrastructure to create jobs. A grassroots activist focuses on empowering people through participation in decisions affecting their lives. While their priorities differ, all acknowledge development as a complex, multi-dimensional process requiring action at both global and local levels.