Global Governance Flashcards
Define global governance:
Intervention by the global community, attempting to regulate HR, sovereignty and territorial integrity
Define sovereignty:
The right of a govt to have control over its own area
Define territorial integrity:
Nations should not support separatist movements/border changes in another country
Define treaty:
Formally concluded agreement, ratified between states
What are some of the strategies for global governance?
Attempting to change social norms Human Rights Activists (NGO) MNCs accepting CSR Strengthen rule of law Humanitarian Relief
Give an example of global governance in a conflict zone:
Afghanistan
When did NATO’s mission in Afghanistan officially end?
2014
What is the Afghanistan life expectancy?
51
What human rights abuses have taken place in Afghanistan?
Civilian/Police casualties
Violence and inequality towards women
Kidnaps/Torture
Heroin Production
What have the UN done?
Protection in all communities
Work towards female equality
Sent thousands of troops
What has the Afghan govt done?
Joined Economic Corporation Organisation (promote economic growth)
Promote socio-economic development
What has Afghan Aid done?
Develop sustainable rural development goals
Provided clean water, sanitation, education
95% inc in girls attending school
Case Study of impact of global governance of HR in LIDC
Honduras
Outline Honduras’ current level of development:
One of the least developed countries in the world
Life expectancy 71
UN role in Honduras
Improve democracy
Reduce political and police corruption
Role of Honduras national government
Agreed refugee rights
Army more involved in security
What human rights abuses were taking place in Honduras?
Discrimination Gang culture/drug violence Intimidation Poverty Lack of access to education/poverty
Honduras opportunities for stability
USA links
Strengthening local governance
Honduras opportunities for economic growth
Trade agreement with Dom Rep -> small farmers etc.. given more trade opportunities
Honduras opportunities for soc-ec development
40% of pop is 15 or younger -> complete reform
Improving maternal and child health