To what extent has intervention in human rights contributed to development Flashcards
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What is the Litmus test of development?
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The degree strategies and intervention satisfy the demands of the people for freedom from fear and for a voice within their own society.
2
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Where are the links between the HR and development are highlighted?
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In the UN millenium development goals and the sustainable development goals
(MDGs and SDGs)
3
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What is the desired effect of global gvernance ?
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The desired effect is - long term sustainable social and economic development for all nations and shorter term effects are more varied
4
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Psotive short term effets of global governance
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- Medical assistance and provision medicines NGOs such as MSF an international humanitarian organisation providing medical care in more than 70 countries.
- Provision of shelter, sanitation, food and water - NGOs such as oxfam
- Military protection preventing any futher casualties and providing areas to live with safety aid during these un operations
5
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Negative short term effects of global governance
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- Damage to infrastructure
- Population displacement
- Civilian casualties
- Tensions can be fueled leading to prolonged longer term
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Positive long term effects of global governance
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+ ^ health and life expectancy iMR and MMR
- Education equality - ^ enrollment for girls
- ^ transport system and physical access to services being much more widespread
- Internalisation of societal norms
- Democratic elections
- Strengthened judicial system with new laws
- Development of local agricultural systems with education and training opportunities.
