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So What?

 

So What Difference Does It Make?

 

 

 

 

A Human Rights based approach to Development:

 

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Puts people first
 

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Shifts concepts from "needs" to rights, and from "charity" to obligations.
 

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Recognises the multi-faceted aspects of Development

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Looks at all levels of policy and practice;

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Calls for a systematic approach;

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Looks at strategic approaches, not cases.
 

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Emphasises accountability.

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People are no longer "beneficiaries"; they are people with capacities and rights. 
 

bulletStimulates critical self-analysis of all Development actors.

 

 

 

 

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