4    Lifeboat theory

4.1    In an ocean going passenger ship, life boats are provided for unforeseen disasters. However, the number of boats is limited and the capacity is not enough for all the passengers and crew. In case of a disaster a deliberate decision is made as to who will be saved and who will not. This theory has already has come into play. The Western world has started refusing to educate students from certain Third World countries in certain subjects/technologies. Sale of selected goods and transfer of technology are also being denied. There is an ongoing debate in the EEC with reference to agriculture. This may adversely affect the food situation in the Third World.

4.2    For the Third World countries, especially Pakistan, it has become important to develop its own technologies and not depend upon others. This applies to cotton also.

PAGE 4