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Development Studies: The Anthropology of International Aid - ANTH221
Based on lessons from practical experience in development programs, this unit considers the question: why do aid programs designed to help people in the developing world often fall short of their intended goals? Students will come to understand donor-driven development as both a way of thinking and a set of practices that affect recipient populations in profound ways. We begin with theories of what makes 'development' take place and why some theorists believe development itself does more harm than good. We will examine different models for helping people in poor countries and show how the complexity of international and national relations at the macro-level and social relations at the micro-level makes this such a difficult process. We then explore specific themes in the contemporary practice of 'doing development' such as the changing rhetoric and practices of donor agencies, structural adjustment and China's increasing impact, debt crisis and poverty alleviation, NGOs and community empowerment, gender and social vulnerability, fair trade and sustainability, resettlement, and dealing with unforeseen circumstances.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Chris Lyttleton |
| Prerequisites: |
ANTH150 or 12cp or admission to GDipArts |
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| NCCW(s): | ANTH275 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Anthropology Faculty of Arts |
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