Development - social change (different from what it was before) - one level is international development - theoretical term - goals-oriented - process of changing current conditions through applying tools - free-market principles and democratic institutions - present international bias - democracy - social and economic growth that depend on the social conditions of the society - social change in human condition - cultural development/ change
- incorporates conditions of women and opportunities for women
DEVELOPMENT IS A CHANGE IN SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITION.
DEVELOPMENT IS A PROCESS
We cannot talk about development without mentioning sustainability.
Social Development
- active participation: strong civil society - freedom of voice: people have a chance to be heard - empowerment: people can make decisions about their lives, have the right to control their lives - equal rights for men and women (rights for education, voting) - people get the right they deserve, equal opportunities - education and literacy
- increase opportunities for health education, medical care and preventative care
Political Development - security - accountability and transparency of institutions - more participation - involvement of women
Economic Development - free market - eradicating poverty - increase access to resources
- GDP growth
Environmental Development/Liability - reduce pollution - conserve resources and biodiversity
