International Development on Poverty Elimination

Definition of Key Terms

1. Poverty:A condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation, health, shelter, education, and information. It can be absolute (lacking basic necessities) or relative (being poor compared to others in society).

2. International Development:A field focused on improving the quality of life in low- and middle-income countries through sustainable economic growth, social progress, good governance, and environmental sustainability. It often involves international cooperation, aid, NGOs, and policy reforms.

🧭 How They Connect

1. Root Cause AddressingInternational development aims to tackle the root causes of poverty: lack of education, poor health systems, weak governance, conflict, and inequality.

2. Policy and AidGovernments, international organizations (e.g., World Bank, UNDP), and NGOs implement policies and provide aid to reduce poverty and promote development.

3. Global GoalsThe UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 1: No Poverty, serve as a global framework for development initiatives.

🔍 Key Topics and Questions

• How does foreign aid impact poverty reduction?

• What roles do education, healthcare, and infrastructure play in development?

• Is economic growth always effective in reducing poverty?

• How does inequality hinder development?

• What are the ethics of international development interventions?

🌍 Examples

Country	Poverty Challenge	Development Response
Ethiopia	Rural poverty	Agricultural transformation and health extension programs
Indonesia	Urban-rural disparity	Conditional cash transfers and universal health coverage
Bangladesh	Gender inequality	Empowering women through microfinance (e.g., Grameen Bank)
Rwanda	Post-conflict poverty	National development plans with foreign aid coordination

📚 Academic Fields Involved

• Development Economics

• Public Policy

• Anthropology and Sociology

• Global Health

• Environmental Studies

• Political Science

🎓 Recommended Courses or Degrees

• MA in International Development

• Master in Public Policy (MPP)

• MSc in Global Poverty and Inequality

• MA in Global Health and Development

• Certificate in Sustainable Development

If you're considering a research or career path in this area, you can explore intersections like:

• Poverty and Mental Health

• Post-conflict Poverty Reduction (e.g., in Aceh)

• Gender, Development, and Poverty

• Climate Change and Vulnerability

Let me know if you want reading materials, program recommendations, or ideas for a research proposal!