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Can understanding phenomenology and human capabilities help us address acid violence? / Siddika, Aisha; Baruah, Bipasha

Siddika, Aisha	Journal Article
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We draw on scholarly literature on the phenomenology of power and disability to understand both the impact of acid violence upon survivors’ lives and the motivations of perpetrators. We employ a human capabilities approach, espoused by prominent development theorists such as Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum, to propose policy responses and support systems based not solely on the provision of financial and material resources, but also on improving the social position of acid violence survivors. We show how engaging simultaneously with these frameworks will help move the political and philosophical discourse on acid violence forward and also enable us to frame more responsive and enabling policies to support survivors.

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Phenomenology ; Human Capabilities ; Acid Violence

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Limits of human development in weak states: a conceptual evaluation / Leichtova, Magdalena; Piknerova, Linda; Ponizilova, Martina

Leichtova, Magdalena	Journal Article
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2012.

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The article presents a critical evaluation of the concepts of human development and weak statehood and outlines the relationship between them. It is argued that weak statehood has a very significant impact on the success of development strategies even if they stem from human development goals. For example, weak statehood has a direct effect on the provision or non-provision of public goods by the state. Therefore, connecting these concepts provides a perspective for analyzing various issues linked to implementation of development strategies. In conclusion, the article presents the concept of 'functional networking' as a tool for development in the anarchic environment of weak statehood. Functional networking is based on placing unmistakable emphasis on the development of individuals (daily livelihood of families), acceptance of Amartya Sen's condition of the freedom of individuals in terms of decision and opportunity, and the involvement of civil society.

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Civil Society ; Human Development ; Economic Growth ; Weak States ; Amartya Sen ; Development Strategies ;
Economic Measurement ; Weak Statehood ; Functional Networking ; Human Capabilities

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