Land development permits refer to government approval that determines what kinds of development are legally allowed on land. To receive this permit, an applicant must explain what will be built on the land and for what purpose, such as housing, commercial buildings, or other infrastructure.

<div>For the purposes of this debate, resource-centric nationalism refers to a perception of a country emphasizing the positive traits of its' land and resources. Examples of this are Asian, African, and South American countries that frame the land as large and rich in resources.</div><div><br></div><div>Inversely, people-centric nationalism refers to a perception of a country emphasizing the positive traits of its' people. (e.g. "the people are smart" or "the people are hard-working")</div>