sustainability Flashcards
define: sustainability
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
describe: economic sunstainability
the capacity of future generations to earn an income; effective use of resources to enable economic growth over time
examples of economic sustainability?
funding infrastructure and education…
describe: social sustainability
ensuring future generations have the same or more access to social resources like human rights, political stability and education
examples of social sustainability?
passing knowledge down
community members running program even after aid has left
describe: environmental sstainability
ensuring that natural resources are not used up at a rate that is quicker than they can be replenished
3 dimensions of sustainability?
social, environmental, economic
3 elements of sustainiability?
affordability, equity, appropriateness
define: appropriateness
program meets the specific needs of the community.
aspects of appropriateness?
chooses the right aid to reach poor people involves the people involves education educates and involves women socially/culturally appropriate
define: affordability
program takes into account that people living in poverty may not have access to programs on a user pay basis
aspects of affordability?
making it free for people in poverty to use it.
using education
investing in infrastructure/training when it leaves
define: equity
programs provides equal opportunities/meets the needs of all all community members and individuals regardless of…
aspects of equity?
funds the most urgent needs first
healthcare on a urgency basis not who can afford it
policies to protect environments of people living in vulnerable envs
