I am not an expert in essay writing, but I wrote on the same topic and I hit the topic directly. I saw no need for any historical context. There were only few main variables in my outline.

1. Intro

2. What is real development

a. Political sphere
b. Economic sphere
c. Social sphere

3. How real development can transform lives

4. Way forward: sincere leadership

5. Conclusion


The points 2 a. b. and c. as well as point 3 had several sub points under them. In total, I had 20 points including the intro and conclusion. With an average of 100 words per paragraph, that should make the essay around 2000 words, but I wrote 1800-1900 words. Included a quote as well.