GE 7 MODULE 2 UNIT 2

HUMAN FLOURISHING IN PROGRESS AND DE-DEVELOPMENT

Intended Learning Outcomes
1. This section focuses on Jason Hickel‟s development
framework focused on de-development. Here, Hickel‟s
concept of de-development is discussed as an alternative
to narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor
countries.
 For this module…
 Read the article “Forget ‘developing’ poor countries it’s time
to ‘de-develop’ rich countries” by Jason Hickel which can be
accessed here

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-
network/2015/sep/23/developing-poor-countries-de-develop-
rich-countries-sdgs
 For this module…
 After reading the article, try to answer the following
questions:
1. What is the framework of de-development of rich countries about?
2. How is the de-development framework different from traditional
frameworks of development?
3. According to Hickel, how can rich countries de-develop?
4. Why does Hickel frown upon pundits using terms such as
degrowth, zero growth, or de-development an alternative
framework?
5. Some people might think that de-development is about giving
things up. How does Hickel explain that this is not the case?
 For this module…
 Limit your answers to three to five sentences per question.
 Write your answers in a one whole sheet of yellow paper.