Session 13 - Synthesis.pdf

Synthesis What is ‘development’? What is ‘social development’? The enhancement of human wellbeing What does it mean to be impoverished? To be poor is… To be deprived of income To be severely deprived of entitlements To be experience capability failure To be socially excluded To be vulnerable To expe...

Synthesis What is ‘development’? What is ‘social development’? The enhancement of human wellbeing What does it mean to be impoverished? To be poor is… To be deprived of income To be severely deprived of entitlements To be experience capability failure To be socially excluded To be vulnerable To experience ‘poor’ livelihood or life outcomes To be left behind What constitutes wellbeing? Based on our lessons: Adequate income Quality entitlements Capability freedom Social inclusion Managed risk Sustainability Moving forward Main lesson takeaways: Income is still necessary Quality entitlements are absolutes Life is about freedom in achieving capabilities Development requires societal inclusion Risks are unavoidable but must be managed Sustainability is critical Development now is data-driven We cannot leave anyone behind What have you learned in class? How can we end poverty? Is there a clear process or way to do so? All approaches matter How do we strike a balance? Iterate interventions How can we lessen negative impacts? It will take time How do we run after a ticking clock? We need to all work together How do we engage everyone? The Creation of Adam Michelangelo c. 1508-1512 Synthesis and Reflection Questions that perpetuate Self, communal, and global growth Change is possible Opening up of ourselves Arms stretched and patient