Our Common Humanity in the Information Age. Principles and Values for Development
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The Global South
The epicenter of the poverty problem is the developing nations with the greatest number of those living under a dollar a day, or the Global South. The problem itself cannot be attributed to those it plagues; poverty is not the fault of the poor themselves. But there are accountability and governance problems in several nations that are impacted by poverty the most. The news is rife with tales of corruption and poor governance. The aid that the world has allotted and delivered cannot be consumed by those who need it and whether this due to negligence or malfeasance the result is the same: people will die. Therefore the governments of the Global South, with their people’s lives in mind, must do much more to e liminate the bureaucracy that hinders development and kills. While the humanitarian aspect should be the only reason needed to do reduce corruption, sadly this is not enough for corrupt officials who have the ability to get quick monetary gains at the Chapter VII – Shared Responsibility and Partnerships | 141 expense of the poor. The practical reasons for the elimination of corruption and harmful bureaucracy are many. When corruption is reduced, and the poor are cared for, they are more likely to support and grant legitimacy to the regime in power than otherwise. This is likely to increase the lifespan of the given regime, which in areas of political instability is normally low. Other benefits include a better image in the eyes of the world, which is certainly a long term boost for any nation. Thus, if the leaders of impoverished nations can look past immediate monetary gains, and work to eliminate internal corruption and adopt best practices, they have so much to reap in the long run, for themselves and their people. Industry Images of modern sub-Saharan Africa evoke a myriad of emotions in the viewer, but almost never among these feelings is opportunity. A land embittered with conflict, plagued by disease and rife with political, economic and national instability, Africa and opportunity are not seemingly compatible terms, especially when its poorest are concerned. This is a gross oversight, however, on the part of industry. At the end of World War II, the United States saw a war ravaged, unstable, and debilitated Europe. Yet, through the Marshall Plan, it invested in and developed in Europe, crafting a monumental post war reconstruction. These investments yielded magnificent results for that continent, but also for the United States, which reaped economic returns and strengthened relations. What Africa needs today is its own Marshall Plan. A sustained, regulated flow of inward investment in Africa is essential to its progress and to the eradication of poverty on that continent. At the forefront of this project must be the business community. Where nations are slow to act and inefficient, industry can be quick, powerful and can change lives. If companies invest in Africa, they have much to benefit from, including a tremendous market that is yearning to be developed. It will take effort and expenditure, no doubt, but the potential rewards, both humanitarian and monetary are incredible. Download 0.61 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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