I asked two upper class men about their top 3 characteristics of a development-oriented topic or output. I have combined their answers since it is interrelated with each other.
First, a development-oriented topic has an advocacy, therefore it exists with a cause. Particularly, it aims to address the marginalized and be beneficial to the people.
Second, it must be encompassing. This means that it should encompass large audience or better yet, aim for the betterment of everyone. However, this betterment must prioritize being of equity and equality.
Lastly, for a topic to be development-oriented, it must address community wellbeing. It muust resolve community issues and existing conditions in the society where the emphasis is on the development of the underdeveloped.