Week 1: Lecture 1: Introduction to governance and sustainability Flashcards
What is sustainable development?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromiisng the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
what is governance in the context of sustainability ?
governance involves decision-making across multiple levels including
- institutions
- the private sector
- civil society
with a shift towards the private sector influence the 1980s.
Multi-level = system that supports policy and decision-making among national, regional, and local governments.
What distinguishes governance from government?
Governance is process involving various actors,(also the state, intitutions,etc) not only the governmet.
How has governance evolved since the 1980s?
Shifted from being
state-centered
to
multilevel
(inclusive of the private sector)
-> influenced by neoliberal policices
Multi-level governance refers to the system that supports policy and decision-making among national, regional, and local governments.
What change occurred in governance with neoliberalism?
The introduction of self-regulation and voluntary schemes, reducing direct government regulatory control.
What is the difference between a state and a government?
state encompasses: government, citizens, and companies.
Government : primary public institution.
How do the SGDs differ from previous governance models?
The SDGs promote a governance model that allows individual countries more freedom, avoiding top-down regulation.
What criticism exists regarding the SDGs as solutions? (According to Bierman)
The SDGs identify real issues but may not provide effective solutions due to their non-binding nature
What is the meaning of trumans inaugural adress ?
- Oath of office on January 20, 1949
- Post-WWII, the U.S. wanted to stimulate economic growth, by:
- developping global markets and spread technical knowledge.
What were the post-WWII development eras?
1) Keynesianism (1944-1978) with strong government roles, and
2) Neoliberalism (1978-present) emphasizing free markets.
Which international institutions emerged post-WWII?
1) United Nations
2) World Bank
3) International Monetary Fund
the main characteristics of mainstream sustainable development?
- promotes market driven sustainability
- Supports green capitalism
- often downplays environmental limits
