Discussions during the Conference are contributing to a paradigm shift in Social Development. A Major conclusion, coming out of most papers and case studies presented is, that economic and social development can not take place separately, but need to be implemented in tandem, to meet development goals. Another important point which has been made repeatedly is, that economic development is a means, rather than a goal, and human/social development is the ultimate goal in the betterment of people’s lives and large-scale poverty reduction