GEOG 203 update Flashcards
How has Amartya Sen’s Work Influenced the Field of International Development?
Sen’s work on the Capability Approach and the Development Freedoms have helped shift our understanding of development. From economic growth to broader changes in how we measure well-being and poverty. Different development indicators such as HDI, health, education, standard of living; MDGs and SDGs
The World Bank Describes Globalization as “a rising tide that can fit all boats”. Discuss the validity of this statement using one or two examples we have discussed in class.
The reality is complicated. There are some instances where globalization has lifted some people out of poverty and given them some options (Columbian, Bangladeshi case study)
What is the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? Describe one critique surrounding the WTO using an example from the course materials.
WTO operates a global system of trade rules, it acts as a forum for negotiating trade agreements, it settles trade disputes between its members and it supports the needs of developing countries. One critique surrounding the WTO is that it has allowed the exploitation of LDCs (Local onion market in Cameroon being undercut)
Climate Smart Agriculture and Agroecology are two vastly different approaches that seek to build resilience in food and agricultural systems. Briefly outline the objectives of each of these approaches and at least one critique surrounding each approach.
CSA: Increase agricultural productivity, Enhance resilience, reduce GHG emissions. Criticized for promoting technocratic solutions, favoring wealthier farmers and potentially creating uneven resilience.
Agroecology: Prioritizes ecological sustainability, Social equity, and food sovereignty. Criticized for lacking technological adoption, perceived as ideologically driven.
In her guest lecture, Catherine Mungai introduced the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which guides biodiversity policy and action. Multiple of the GBF’s targets are dedicated to meeting people’s needs through sustainable use and benefit sharing. Outline one of these targets, and briefly explain how it might advance development outcomes.
Increase greenspace to promote wellbeing and biodiversity. Health is an indicator of development (SDGs). Food can be grown to increase food and income, as well as create jobs.
Amartya Sen explains that political participation and dissent are constitutive parts of development itself. Briefly explain what the author means by this statement. Support your answer using one case study.
Political freedom and dissent can influence change and social impact and often accelerates development. Bangladeshi student protests leading to change in social systems.
