The threat of poverty has gone through significant changes since 1989 when it was associated with communist revolutions. In recent years, there has been a surge of publications discussing the opportunities and risks for development. The use of "Buen Vivir" in the Ecuadorian Amazon by the government has caused unrest, and the rights of minorities and climate change are continually being threatened. Governments must identify opportunities for progress, but collaboration between researchers is crucial. The author analyzes the various features of development discourse in the debate on Sustainable Development.