The central idea of the modernization theory is that positive change is possible. The change can be promoted through direction and acceleration of research.

The core tenants of the dependency theory os that resources flow from a peripheral of poor and underdeveloped states to the core of rich states, by enriching the wealthy states.

If you compare these 2 you will see that the modernization theory involves that the increasion of technology will increase wealth through The globe and low income states can follow the wealthier parts. The dependency theory states that wealthier countries wil only benefit from the poor ones leaving them n a cycle of underdeveloping