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Development for whom?
Beyond the
developed/underdeveloped
dichotomy
Presented by Date:
Group 4 March, 2024
Contents
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Case Summary Case Analysis Reccomendation
SUMMARY
DEPENDENCY THEORY Dependency theories challenged the linear model but are limited by still
SHORTCOMINGS relying on the developed/underdeveloped framework.
Dependency Theory
Internal innovation or
external influences It against the idea of Western
development as the universal
model.
Acknowledge the complexity and
diversity of development process.
Implication
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION
Rethink development goals
ACTIONS
By prioritizing different aspects beyond purely Peace and Security are essential for a
economic growth: stable and harmonious society:
Social welfare-centric goals: going toward full Conflict resolution: Promoting
access to universal healthcare, education. peaceful coexistence and resolving
Cultural preservation goals is also essential: disputes through dialogue, mediation,
Prioritizing preserving cultural heritage sites, and negotiation prevents violence and
traditions, and indigenous knowledge helps fosters understanding.
preserve a society’s identity. Societies can focus Human Rights: Upholding individual
on revitalizing endangered languages and rights ensures dignity, equality, and
dialects. And lastly preserving traditional arts justice for all.
and crafts.
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION EXAMPLE
Oxfam International: focuses on
Embrace the concept of uneven and poverty alleviation, water and
combined development to move beyond the sanitation, gender justice, and
developed/underdeveloped dichotomy. conflict resolution. Their work spans
over 90 countries, and they engage
in capacity-building efforts to
ACTIONS enhance understanding of
Conduct training and workshops for development complexities (Oxfam
policymakers, development practitioners, International, n.d).
and stakeholders to understand the
theoretical underpinnings and implications of
uneven and combined development.
Bangladesh Rehabilitation
Action 2: Review and revise development
Assistance Committee (BRAC): BRAC,
policies, strategies, and programs to
the world’s largest NGO, operates in
incorporate the perspectived nature of
11 countries. They emphasize
development, recognizing the diverse
integrated development, recognizing
trajectories and aspirations of different social
diverse trajectories. Their activities
groups.
include banking, microfinance, and
urban development (BRAC, n.d).
RECOMMENDATION
EXAMPLE
RECOMMENDATION Doctors Without Borders
Foster inclusive to development that (Médecins Sans Frontières): MSF
engages in medical humanitarian
amplify the voices and perspectives of
work globally. While not a country,
historically marginalized groups. their approach exemplifies
meaningful consultation with
affected communities during crises
ACTIONS and disasters (MSF, 2024).
Establish mechanisms for meaningful
consultation and engagement with
representatives of oppressed social groups,
such as indigenous communities, racial
Colombian Paramos
minorities, and low-income populations, in the
Conservation: Although not
planning and implementation of development
an NGO, this community-
initiatives.
based project focuses on
Action 2: Support capacity-building and
saving water-rich Colombian
empowerment programs that enable
Paramos. Their gender-
marginalized groups to articulate their
inclusive approach empowers
development aspirations and actively
local communities ((United
participate in decision-making processes.
Nations, n.d).
Thank you
Presented by Date:
Group 4 March, 2024
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