Contested Meanings of Development

Case studies: Development

CASE STUDIES:
A) Myanmar (Chris, Emil, Saukko)
B) China (Rochelle, Siiri)
C) Equatorian Guinea (Juho, Vincent)
D) India (Akseli, Eevi)
E) Panama (Lumi, Unna)
F) Dominican Republic (Anni, Sara)

1) Measure the development: GNP, HDI and some other method
2) Analyse the development by using two chosen development theories.

Syllabus content

Different definitions of development, including sustainable development and well-being	Economic growth, fairer income distribution, reduction in poverty, meeting basic needs, improved capabilities, achievement of political and social freedoms, well-functioning institutions, lifestyles that respect the ecological constraints of the environment
Measuring development	Gross national product (GNP), Human Development Index (HDI), Genuine progress indicator (GPI), inclusive wealth index (IWI), Happy Planet Index (also HPI), corruption indices, trust indices

Tasks

1) Compile data and supporting arguments
2) Use all different methods and ways how to measure development
3) Follow your country´s development throughout the period; take advantage of the current news and other sources to widen your perspective

Discuss the following aspects:

* to what extent is it fair to say that globalization has benefited the poorest people in your chosen country?
* How have the gender relations and migration impacted your country´s development?
* Examine the view " successful development cannot be achieved without addressing political inequality" by using your chosen country as an example.