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Chapter 1: The Ethics Environment Exercise 1.1

Name: Julita, Clarissa P. Score:

Section: ABM-12 Kalaw Teacher: Mrs. Ahllen P. Siscar

Relate universalism and economic outcomes to any of the listed research topics.
Write a ten-sentence reaction about them. You may use the back part of this activity
sheet. List your major research findings on the table.

Research Topics:

1. UNESCAP and its recent social development agenda

2. Poverty statistics

3. Employment statistics

UNESCAP and its recent social development agenda

This recent social development agenda of UNESCAP provides a concept in

which ethical implications applied universally to anyone regardless of circumstance. It is
driven by the call of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to “leave no-one
behind”. Based on what I have learned, Asia and the Pacific’s impressive economic
growth and achievements in poverty reduction have not succeeded in closing gaps in
income between the rich and poor, nor unequal access to basic services. A data reveals
that despite Asia-Pacific’s impressive growth, some 400 million people remain trapped
in extreme poverty at $1.90 a day with 1.2 billion people remaining in vulnerable
situation ($3.20 a day). They come up in a conclusion that these gaps disproportionately
affect the most vulnerable members of society, as well as hamper inclusive growth,
stymie social cohesion, and contribute to unsustainable production and consumption
patterns. As a result, these social development gaps undermine efforts to achieving the
2030 Agenda. ESCAP is conducting evidence-based policy analysis to assist
policymakers to reduce poverty and inequality for leaving no-one behind. The Social
Development Division (SDD) presents evidence-based policy analysis on poverty and
inequality reduction, and works to promote social protection and decent job creation,
foster gender equality, and strengthen social inclusion of persons with disabilities, older
persons, youth and migrants, among other vulnerable groups. As what we can see,
UNESCAP’s recent development agenda will bring the economy on top while endorsing
ethical universalism. It works really really hard not just to promote ethical universalism
but also would help to rise a great economic outcomes.
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Chapter 1: The Ethics Environment Exercise 1.1

Name: Atienza, Kimberly Claire P. Score:

Section: ABM-12 Kalaw Teacher: Mrs. Ahllen P. Siscar

Relate universalism and economic outcomes to any of the listed research topics.
Write a ten-sentence reaction about them. You may use the back part of this activity
sheet. List your major research findings on the table.

Research Topics:

1. UNESCAP and its recent social development agenda

2. Poverty statistics

3. Employment statistics

UNESCAP and its recent social development agenda

UNESCAP stand for United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia
and the Pacific which serves as the regional development arm of the United Nations for
the Asia-Pacific region. It is made up of 53 Member States and 9 Associate Members,
with a geographical scope that stretches from Turkey in the west to the Pacific island
nation of Kiribati in the east, and from the Russian Federation in the north to New
Zealand in the south, the region is home to 4.1 billion people, or two thirds of the world’s
population. Recently, UNESCAP is promoting a development agenda. ESCAP’s work
on social development is driven by the call of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development to “leave no-one behind”. ESCAP is conducting evidence-based policy
analysis to assist policymakers to reduce poverty and inequality for leaving no-one
behind. In this case, the agenda of UNESCAP upholds universalism which define as an
ethical principles that are principles for everybody. They prescribe obligations for
everybody, define rights for everybody and list virtues for everybody, for everybody
without exception. UNESCAP is currently fostering a sustainable socioeconomic
transformation in Asia and the Pacific. Obviously, it works hard to sustain a high
economic outcomes. The organization endorses different development program with
multiple benefits that can be realized through the process. Not just in terms of direct
economic benefits, but also in helping countries prepare for a sustainable and low-
carbon future
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Chapter 1: The Ethics Environment Exercise 1.1

Name: Pagsuyuin, Aeron Kert P. Score:

Section: ABM-12 Kalaw Teacher: Mrs. Ahllen P. Siscar

Relate universalism and economic outcomes to any of the listed research topics.
Write a ten-sentence reaction about them. You may use the back part of this activity
sheet. List your major research findings on the table.

Research Topics:

1. UNESCAP and its recent social development agenda

2. Poverty statistics

3. Employment statistics

Poverty statistics

In the Philippines, 21.6 % of the population lives below the national poverty line
in 2015. But you might be wondering despite having a bunch of talented Filipinos, it
seems like many of our countrymen are still suffering from poverty. It is sad to hear that
we have skills and capabilities that can compete globally, and there’s no doubt about it,
but only few are making it to the top. It is because of the major causes of poverty in the
Philippines which is first one Corruption, one of the big factors that contributes to
poverty, a problem that doesn't seem to end and because of these corruptions, funds
are getting short for health, education, agriculture, and other important matter. Second,
Lack of Education, third Fear and last Lack of Discipline. Obviously, these major causes
does not promote ethical universalism and we all know that without discipline you
cannot attain something significant. Through discipline, plans are executed properly,
consistent and organized to achieve whatever goals that you want in your life. But
poverty also affects the economic prosperity of community, productivity and increase
crime in unsafe neighbourhoods. This leads to lower graduation rates and a reduced
participation in the work place. A decrease in human capital puts a strain on
government resources and causes decrease output and eventually will put downfall on
our economic outcomes.
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Chapter 1: The Ethics Environment Exercise 1.1

Name: Tibio, Sherwin C. . Score:

Section: ABM-12 Kalaw Teacher: Mrs. Ahllen P. Siscar

Relate universalism and economic outcomes to any of the listed research topics.
Write a ten-sentence reaction about them. You may use the back part of this activity
sheet. List your major research findings on the table.

Research Topics:

1. UNESCAP and its recent social development agenda

2. Poverty statistics

3. Employment statistics

Employment statistics