HHRI Flashcards
Why do some governments and IGOs support the establishment of democratic institutions?
36 out of 57 countries that became democracies between 1980-1995 received aid from USA.
Between 1996-2000, USA provides $18 million in aid for Guatemala - used to train government officers/rebuild justice system/develop anti corruption measures/increase size of electorate -> became a democracy.
How can the introduction of democracies not be supported?
Can be criticised as they may need to give the supporting country something back (illegal).
Why do some governments measure success through economic growth rather than holistic development or human rights?
China’s GDP increased by 4.5 times and became the top economic nation in the world due to trade.
SEZs = poor human rights.
However they have drastically reduced poverty rates.
Why is development aid often seen as an extension of superpowers’ foreign policy?
Creating alliances or part of trade deals. China gives aid to Africa, in return they receive access to raw materials and vote the same way as China to show their support.
