The Kingdomnomics Conceptual Perspective

The Kingdomnomics Conceptual Perspective The Kingdomnomics Conceptual Perspective, pioneered by Alexander Amuche, offers a unique insight into the economic development challenges faced by Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the vast reserves of crude oil, the region remains underdeveloped, a stark contrast to the economic hubs of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, which have leveraged their oil resources to achieve prosperity. Similarly, Norway has successfully harnessed its oil wealth to become a financial commonwealth, a feat that Nigeria has failed to replicate. Theories and Perspectives Various theories have been proposed to explain the economic woes of Sub-Saharan Africa. Some attribute the problem to incompetent leadership, while others point to international conspiracy theories that suggest the region is intentionally kept poor to maintain the prosperity of developed nations. However, the Kingdomnomics Conceptual Perspective posits that the root cause of the problem lies in the dual challenge of development in the region. The Dual Challenge of Development The dual challenge of development in Sub-Saharan Africa consists of two interrelated problems: the People Centric Problem and the Systemic Problem. The People Centric Problem refers to the fact that the people in the region are not proficient, unethical, and self-driven, and are unable to build a nation collectively. This is because the people within institutions designed to stimulate development in the nation often use their positions to exploit, oppress, and enslave citizens, rather than serving their needs. The Systemic Problem The Systemic Problem, on the other hand, refers to the fact that the people create systems that underdevelop the nation. This means that the solution to the problem lies not in changing the systems, but in changing the people. As Alexander Amuche notes, if all the people in Sub-Saharan Africa were removed and replaced with Americans, and vice versa, the geographical territory of America would become poor, underdeveloped, and wretched, while Sub-Saharan Africa would become a hub of world development attraction. The Kingdomnomics Solution The Kingdomnomics Solution, as outlined by Alexander Amuche, is based on a Scriptural Kingdom Economic Development System that utilizes the grace of God through faith in Christ Jesus, working through love, to transform the total person and the people, and then the systems. This system is based on the principles of righteous production, peaceful distribution, and joyful consumption, and is designed to create eternal legacies that bless every tribe and tongue, while stewarding creation and glorifying God Almighty. The Scriptural Worldview The scriptural worldview offers valuable insights into the nature of the problem and the solution. The story of the Israelites in the book of Exodus, for example, shows how the slaves from Egypt, with their slavery mentality, were unable to comprehend a sense of nation-building or nationhood. That generation was filtered out in the Exodus, and a new generation entered the promised land. This story highlights the importance of transforming the people before transforming the systems. Conclusion In conclusion, the Kingdomnomics Conceptual Perspective offers a profound understanding of the economic development challenges faced by Sub-Saharan Africa. The solution to the problem lies not in changing the systems, but in changing the people. By transforming the total person and the people, we can create a new generation of leaders who are proficient, ethical, and self-driven, and who are able to build a nation collectively. As Alexander Amuche notes, "Fix the people centric problem in Sub-Saharan Africa and then we can fix the systemic problem." The people are like the Content, while the system is the container... They have and interdependent relationship, the people and the system, at this point both the people and the system needs fixing.